[hackerspaces] Alcohol policies?

[Ben Brown]

That's an interesting issue :) Do you have a general 'no smoking' policy 
in your space, or does it depend on the substance? Or no policy at all?

I'm genuinely curious -- our province is very anti-smoking, and in our 
region it's practically banned in all public spaces and businesses. Even 
if we weren't required to be smoke-free, we'd probably be anyway, if 
anything but for the mess it can create. We're not so good at the whole 
consistent cleaning thing ;)

Ben

On 3/30/2015 5:36 PM, Sam Ley wrote:
> Here in CO we have the added excitement of marijuana use in the space. ;)
>
> Our policy is like most of the "common sense" policies here. You are 
> responsible for your own safety, and not creating a dangerous 
> situation for others. If your use of alcohol or marijuana causes one 
> of those situations, then you may be asked to stop. So far our members 
> have shown good general responsibility, and only once or twice has 
> someone had to suggest "maybe try some nice painting instead of using 
> the chop saw today..."
>
> -Sam
>
> On Mon, Mar 30, 2015 at 5:31 PM, Joshua Pritt <ramgarden at gmail.com 
> <mailto:ramgarden at gmail.com>> wrote:
>
>     We're still a new space but at Melbourne Makerspace, Florida we've
>     made a rule not to leave beer behind in the fridge after you
>     BYOB.  Otherwise someone could get us for "supplying" the alcohol
>     that got them hurt, etc.  I agree that as long as people aren't
>     drinking themselves into a big ol' douchecanoe and actin' a fool
>     then it's OK to BYOB.  Just remember to take home the leftovers.
>     Having a code of conduct to follow is also very reasonable and
>     should part of the "be excellent to each other" rule.
>     Perhaps not drinking until you are as drunk as a bicycle would
>     help you to follow rule #1 as well: "Do not be on fire."
>
>
>     On Mon, Mar 30, 2015 at 5:22 PM, Rachel Uwa <info at schoolofma.org
>     <mailto:info at schoolofma.org>> wrote:
>
>         hi all,
>
>         i wasn't referring to health and safety but more code of
>         conduct, pretty much a must have for
>         any organisation these days imho!
>
>         see ours here from the Berlin community:
>         https://rubyberlin.github.io/code-of-conduct/
>
>         I signed up my own School of Machines, Making & Make-Believe
>         as soon as I heard about its existence.
>         Having all community members on the same page really makes a
>         difference to the quality of our
>         close communities here in Berlin. I'd encourage all spaces and
>         groups to consider it:)
>
>         cheers,
>         Rachel
>
>
>         On Mon, Mar 30, 2015 at 11:17 PM, Ben Brown <ben at generik.ca
>         <mailto:ben at generik.ca>> wrote:
>
>             We tend to err on 'don't restrict unless it become a
>             serious problem', in this case we have alcohol at our
>             space, and members BYOB. Sometimes there's leftover booze
>             from parties and other events. It hasn't caused a problem
>             so far.
>
>             Our Health and Safety policy is common-sense and
>             due-diligence based. We provide safety gear, procedures
>             and training for specific tools (like a laser cutter or
>             cnc router), but otherwise you're on your own. If you hurt
>             yourself using power tools after 10 beers, it's your own
>             damn fault.
>
>             Additionally, a member can be asked to leave, faces
>             suspension or even termination for irresponsible and
>             dangerous behavior that goes against the H&S policy.
>
>             Ben
>
>
>             On 3/30/2015 5:04 PM, Dave wrote:
>>             We're currently looking at alcohol use in the space. 
>>             There are some members who think it's a really bad idea
>>             (drunks and power tools) while others think it's a matter
>>             of personal responsibility.
>>
>>             We also have been hosting occasional "reception" events
>>             for various organizations as a way of increasing
>>             visibility and recruiting members.  Beer and wine are
>>             served at those events, but the breakers to the tools are
>>             turned off.
>>
>>             I'm wondering if other spaces have considered alcohol
>>             use, and how that's worked out?
>>
>>             Cheers,
>>             David
>>
>>
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