Thanks Siu, I'll be sure to include an amendment that outlines what the proper lock-up procedure is when leaving the space!
On 14 May 2014 17:14, Roswyne <[email protected]> wrote: > Good points, Justin! > > There has been no interest in implementing or enforcing a sign in sheet > for guests. > > I think reference to the building door is still mostly relevant. While > members do not have the ability to enable or disable the lock on the > building door (which requires a key), we now have a doorbell, and the > ability to open that door from upstairs. Therefore, we should always leave > that door closed and latched, and inform our directors if it does not lock > outside of normal business hours (since they do have keys) - this is not > just a courtesy to other tenants, it is a matter of safety. To me, this is > part of closing up the space safely, including securing the elevator and > back door. > > > On May 14, 2014 3:40 AM, "Justin Lacko" <[email protected]> wrote: > >> I'm making a separate thread so as not to interfere with the discussion >> about the updated student policy section of the policy page. I've proposed >> some changes to other sections that I noticed were out of date, mostly from >> our time at Adelaide. >> >> From the "Policy" page on the wiki (http://wiki.skullspace.ca/Policy): >> >> Safety >> >> Original text: >> - Members may not make use of tools in the workshop area without >> permission from the Operations Manager or a member with appropriate >> training and authority (as authorized by the Operations Manager). >> - Guests may not use the workshop area. >> - Members and guests should be cautious of debris and other hazards >> (especially during renovations). >> - A sign-in sheet will be implemented soon, to clarify which member is >> accepting responsibility for the guest during their visit, and to indicate >> the the guest releases SkullSpace from liability for any harm they may come >> to during their visit. >> >> >> Suggested changes: >> 1. I propose that we update this section to remove references to the old >> position of Operations Manager. >> 2. Are the first two points still relevant? I believe they were more >> suitable for when we had power tools. Today the most dangerous equipment we >> have are the soldering irons (I think), and we let guests use them when >> they ask. Perhaps we could combine and revise the first two points to read >> "Guests may use the workshop space and equipment upon a member vouching for >> their ability to use the equipment." I think this would be equivalent to a >> member bringing in a friend who needs to fix, say, a capacitor on a circuit >> board and that friend gets permission to use the equipment from the member. >> 3. There is a double "the" in the fourth point ("and to indicate the the >> guest...") Also was this sign-up sheet ever implemented? If not, I propose >> we delete the fourth point, as the status-quo situation of taking a member >> on their word as vouching for a guest seems to be working well. >> >> >> Security >> >> Original text: >> - The last person to leave the space is responsible for ensuring that all >> doors are locked, including the elevator gates & doors. >> - Members should also ensure when they leave that any remaining people in >> SkullSpace are either members of SkullSpace or authorized guests. Any >> member may request to see another person's keyfob to verify they are a >> current member. >> - The main door of the building should be left locked, except during the >> hours that the Cre8ary is open (if it is locked, leave it locked; if it is >> unlocked, leave it unlocked). >> -- Now that we have transitioned to keyfobs, we no longer have the >> ability to set the state (locked/unlocked) of the building door, since a >> physical key is required to do this. >> -- It should not be a problem to us if the door is always locked, as >> guests and members can phone SkullSpace or a director to be let in with a >> key if necessary. >> If you notice the building is unlocked at an unusual time (outside of our >> neighbours' business hours, 5am-9am), please advise the Operations Manager >> to have him determine if we need to act to lock the door. >> >> Suggested changes: >> 1. Delete the third point, "The main door of the building should be left >> locked, except during the hours that the Cre8ary is open (if it is locked, >> leave it locked; if it is unlocked, leave it unlocked)." >> 2. Delete the entire fourth point and subpoints about the door being >> locked and revise to "For member safety, the second-floor door leading to >> SkullSpace is always locked, except during public open hours or for >> scheduled events. A member keyfob is required to gain access outside of >> these hours. Guests are able to ring the doorbell outside of the main floor >> building door." >> >> >> If there are no objections, I would be happy to make these changes with >> general approval. >> >> -Justin >> >> _______________________________________________ >> SkullSpace Discuss Mailing List >> Help: http://www.skullspace.ca/wiki/index.php/Mailing_List#Discuss >> Archive: https://groups.google.com/group/skullspace-discuss-archive/ >> > > _______________________________________________ > SkullSpace Discuss Mailing List > Help: http://www.skullspace.ca/wiki/index.php/Mailing_List#Discuss > Archive: https://groups.google.com/group/skullspace-discuss-archive/ >
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