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 some changes to other sections that I noticed were out of date, mostly from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
>>
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