Membership agreements

Membership

  • Pay your membership fees.

  • Keep your membership details (name, address, email) up-to-date.

Health and Safety

  • Always consider the risks and hazards of every operation before commencing.

  • Never circumvent safety equipment )such as guards, enclosures, or interlocks).

  • Ensure others are in the space when using ‘no-lone-working’ equipment.

  • Hold a current induction when using ‘induction-protected’ equipment.

  • Always follow the instructions from inductions and safety signage.

  • Wear appropriate PPE.

  • Never modify our equipment, and seek authorisation before attempting repairs.

  • Stay out of the Hot Works area when the warning beacons are flashing.

  • Familiarise yourself with our fire procedures.

Housekeeping and Security

  • Tidy up after yourself and dispose of your rubbish.

  • Help with general housekeeping tasks as part of your visit.

  • Only store your stuff using our storage systems; never store anything elsewhere in the space.

  • Understand that Hackspace accepts no liability for anything left or stored in the space.

  • Never leave the roller shutter or exterior doors unattended when open.

  • Never give your keycard/keyfob to another person or member.

Conduct

  • Treat other members with respect, both in-person and online; we do not tolerate harassment in any form.

  • Adhere to the law when using the Hackspace.

  • Not make excessive use of our shared resources.

  • Not use Hackspace as your personal or business address.

  • Not sleep at Hackspace.

  • Never remove tools or equipment from the space; sorry we don’t loan out equipment.

  • Supervise your guests (and pets) at all times.