Policies and Code of Conduct
In the interest of fostering an open and welcoming environment, we as members and directors, pledge to making participation in our makerspace and our community a harassment-free experience for everyone, regardless of:
age
body
size
disability
ethnicity
sex characteristics
gender identity and expression
education
socio-economic status
nationality
personal appearance
race
religion
sexual identity and orientation
level of experience
chosen craft
Examples of behavior that contributes to creating a positive environment include:
Using welcoming and inclusive language
Being respectful of differing viewpoints and experiences
Gracefully accepting constructive criticism
Focusing on what is best for the community
Showing empathy towards other community members
Examples of unacceptable behavior by participants include:
Violence, theft, or intentional destruction of property
The use of sexualized language or imagery and unwelcome sexual attention or advances
Trolling, insulting/derogatory comments, and personal or political attacks
Public or private harassment
Publishing others' private information, such as a physical or electronic address, without explicit permission
Other conduct which could reasonably be considered inappropriate in a professional setting
Makerspace directors are responsible for clarifying the standards of acceptable behavior and are expected to take appropriate and fair corrective action in response to any instances of unacceptable behavior.
Makerspace directors have the right and responsibility to remove, edit, or reject comments, commits, code, wiki edits, issues, and other contributions that are not aligned to this Code of Conduct, or to ban temporarily or permanently any member for other behaviors that they deem inappropriate, threatening, offensive, or harmful.
Immediately report ALL accidents, injuries, or incidents to a makerspace director.
Immediately discontinue use of the tool(s) or equipment if it becomes unsafe, damaged, or is not working properly; notify a makerspace director.
Be aware of locations of first aid, fire, and safety equipment.
Use the space and equipment safely and leave the space and equipment in clean and working condition.
Work and behave in a way that protects your own safety and the safety of others.
Children under the age of 16 years must be accompanied and supervised by an adult.
Ask for help when you are uncertain how to use equipment.
Never use a tool unless you’ve been trained to use it safely.
Do not work when tired or in a hurry.
Do not wear loose-fitting clothing around moving or rotating machinery.
Remove ties, jewelry, lanyards, etc., especially around moving or rotating machinery.
Tie back long hair.
Wear suitable gloves when handling hot objects or sharp-edged items.
Wear suitable eye and face protection when using machines that throw debris or blind you instantly
Use tools how they are designed to be used.
Never use a broken tool. Report any broken tools or machinery to a makerspace director immediately.
Do not remove tools from the Makerspace unless it is otherwise stated that you can.
Never walk away from a tool that is still on.
Never tamper with a tool’s safety features. Operate machinery according to recommended procedures and with safety guards in place, as applicable.
Clean up after yourself; leave the area clean and tidy.
Clean and return all tools to where you got them.
Shut off and unplug machines when cleaning.
Never use a rag near moving machinery.
Use a brush, hook, or a special tool to remove chips, shavings, etc., from the work area. Never use your hands.
Keep fingers clear of the point of operation of machines by using special tools or devices, such as push sticks, hooks, pliers, etc.
Keep the floor around machinery clean, dry, and free from trip hazards.
Clean up spills immediately and put a chair or cone over them if they are wet enough to cause someone to slip.
Be respectful of the physical space your project takes up and make sure it doesn't infringe on another member's project.
This Code of Conduct applies both within the makerspace and in public spaces when an individual is representing the makerspace or its community. Examples of representing a makerspace or community include using an official makerspace e-mail address, posting via an official social media account, or acting as an appointed representative at an online or offline event. Representation of a makerspace may be further defined and clarified by makerspace directors.
Instances of abusive, harassing, or otherwise unacceptable behavior may be reported by contacting the makerspace directors at futureforgenm@gmail.com. All complaints will be reviewed and investigated and will result in a response that is deemed necessary and appropriate to the circumstances. The makerspace directors are obligated to maintain confidentiality with regard to the reporter of an incident. Further details of specific enforcement policies may be posted separately.
Makerspace directors who do not follow or enforce the Code of Conduct in good faith may face temporary or permanent repercussions as determined by other members of the Makerspace's leadership.
This Code of Conduct is adapted from the Contributor Covenant, version 1.4, available at https://www.contributor-covenant.org/version/1/4/code-of-conduct.html, and the Code of Conduct at River City Labs
