Makespace - User contributions [en]

Equipment/Hand Tools

2013-03-03T12:30:20Z

MichaelT:

'''Actions/activities and tools'''

{| class="wikitable"
!Action/activity
!Tools
!Purchase options
!Rough price
!Comments
|-
|Cutting threads
|Taps, Dies, Alignment jig
|[http://www.arceurotrade.co.uk/Catalogue/Cutting-Tools/Tap-Die-Sets Arceurotrade sets] - the "HSS Metric Tap & Die Set - 32pc - M3-M12" looks good.
|£50
|Quality here is ''definitely'' worthwhile. Well made HSS taps and dies make a world of difference
|-
|Deburring
|Deburring tools
|[http://www.arceurotrade.co.uk/Catalogue/Cutting-Tools/Deburring Arceurotrade]
|£20 for a set
|
|-
|Precise holes
|Reamers
|[http://www.arceurotrade.co.uk/Catalogue/Cutting-Tools/HSS-Reamers Reamers and sets]
|£80 for a set
|
|}

Hand tools

Installed
* ..

Proposals
* ..

Wishlist

Do we already have a general purpose socket and wrench set with extras like this 242 piece kit with cabinet for £100?
www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/cht497-242pce-tool-set-chest. We could use another when we have more users.

* Small tools for jewelry or fabrication are usually cheaper in kits (although Macay had good quality) Amazon for simplicity of finding links:
* 16-piece tool set: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Draper-48958-16-Piece-Precision-Screwdriver/dp/B002BZE9OA/ref=sr_1_27?ie=UTF8&qid=1362310078&sr=8-27
* Polishers: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Grinder-Polisher-Pro-Max-Jewellery-Polishing/dp/B009ZWSCAO/ref=sr_1_40?ie=UTF8&qid=1362310187&sr=8-40
* Micro torch: http://www.amazon.co.uk/GoSystem-Micro-Tech-Pen-Torch/dp/B007M65C0I/ref=sr_1_41?ie=UTF8&qid=1362310338&sr=8-41
* Craft tools: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Beginners-Jewellery-Craft-Tool-Kit/dp/B009GE2TQE/ref=sr_1_46?ie=UTF8&qid=1362310373&sr=8-46
* Eight-plier set for £6: http://www.pandahall.com/wholesale/Jewelry-Tools/9687.html
* Metal punch and chisel set: http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/et138-16-piece-punch-chisel-set
* Riveter, from £15 to 150: http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/040219902
* Aviation shears straight: http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/facom-985-st-aviation-shears-straight-cut
* Ten inch snips: http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/spear-and-jackson-10-inch-general-purpose-snip or * Three piece set for £7 http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/cht127-3-pce-aviation-snip-set
* Three lock grip pliers: http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/cht116-3-pce-lock-grip-pliers-set
* Forceps such as: http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/forceps-2
* Panel beating kit (for jewelry fabrication?): http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/cpb7c-7pce-panel-beating-set

Equipment/Hand Tools

2013-03-03T12:28:12Z

MichaelT:

'''Actions/activities and tools'''

{| class="wikitable"
!Action/activity
!Tools
!Purchase options
!Rough price
!Comments
|-
|Cutting threads
|Taps, Dies, Alignment jig
|[http://www.arceurotrade.co.uk/Catalogue/Cutting-Tools/Tap-Die-Sets Arceurotrade sets] - the "HSS Metric Tap & Die Set - 32pc - M3-M12" looks good.
|£50
|Quality here is ''definitely'' worthwhile. Well made HSS taps and dies make a world of difference
|-
|Deburring
|Deburring tools
|[http://www.arceurotrade.co.uk/Catalogue/Cutting-Tools/Deburring Arceurotrade]
|£20 for a set
|
|-
|Precise holes
|Reamers
|[http://www.arceurotrade.co.uk/Catalogue/Cutting-Tools/HSS-Reamers Reamers and sets]
|£80 for a set
|
|}

Hand tools

Installed
* ..

Proposals
* ..

Wishlist
Do we already have a general purpose socket and wrench set with extras like this 242 piece kit with cabinet?
www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/cht497-242pce-tool-set-chest

* Small tools for jewelry or fabrication are usually cheaper in kits (although Macay had good quality) Amazon for simplicity of finding links:
* 16-piece tool set: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Draper-48958-16-Piece-Precision-Screwdriver/dp/B002BZE9OA/ref=sr_1_27?ie=UTF8&qid=1362310078&sr=8-27
* Polishers: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Grinder-Polisher-Pro-Max-Jewellery-Polishing/dp/B009ZWSCAO/ref=sr_1_40?ie=UTF8&qid=1362310187&sr=8-40
* Micro torch: http://www.amazon.co.uk/GoSystem-Micro-Tech-Pen-Torch/dp/B007M65C0I/ref=sr_1_41?ie=UTF8&qid=1362310338&sr=8-41
* Craft tools: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Beginners-Jewellery-Craft-Tool-Kit/dp/B009GE2TQE/ref=sr_1_46?ie=UTF8&qid=1362310373&sr=8-46
* Eight-plier set for £6: http://www.pandahall.com/wholesale/Jewelry-Tools/9687.html
* Metal punch and chisel set: http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/et138-16-piece-punch-chisel-set
* Riveter, from £15 to 150: http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/040219902
* Aviation shears straight: http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/facom-985-st-aviation-shears-straight-cut
* Ten inch snips: http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/spear-and-jackson-10-inch-general-purpose-snip or * Three piece set for £7 http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/cht127-3-pce-aviation-snip-set
* Three lock grip pliers: http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/cht116-3-pce-lock-grip-pliers-set
* Forceps such as: http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/forceps-2
* Panel beating kit (for jewelry fabrication?): http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/cpb7c-7pce-panel-beating-set

First Aid Policy Drafting

2013-02-23T22:03:37Z

MichaelT:

'''Notes on first aid policies'''

See also: [[Health and Safety Policy Drafting]], [[Fire Safety Policy Drafting]], [[General Risk Assessments]], [[Equipment Activity Material Risk Assessments]]

* can we offer training?

* First aid qualifications time out - you have to redo every so often

* enough FMs with existing First aid? Not sure. - workplace first aid training is a specific grade of training - St Johns Ambulance offer voluntary (free) training.

* fairly sure that there’s no requirement for a FA on site (except for public events over a certain size, when we might need one - need to check) Having some number of random members/Founders trained would be sufficient for normal use as there would be reasonable odds that one or more of them would be in the space. Of course it's not essential that we have a FA on site at all times - think of offices, where often the FA might be away or already left or whatever.

* landline might be useful for contacting emergency services

* most first aid incidents will be either "plaster" or "ambulance"

* quite a few people happy to be trained… we should look at whether we can offer this.

See [[FirstAidPolicy]] and the first aid section of [[Structure]]

Structure

2013-02-19T20:36:43Z

MichaelT: /* First Aid */

== Legal Structure ==

'''Summary:''' Makespace will be a registered Company Limited by Guarantee (CLG)

We need an underlying legal structure to rent a space, have a bank account, own assets, worry about insurance and liability etc. At the same time, we want to align it with our not-for-profit goals, minimise legal overhead as much as possible, and let us do the things we need to.

After a number of community and advisor meetings, the following is the proposed underlying legal structure/process for Makespace:
* ''Makespace (Cambridge) Ltd.'' will be setup as a Company Limited by Guarantee
* Simon and Jonny will be registered as legal Directors of the CLG
* Legal Directors will be added/replaced over time, but the number will be kept small i.e. 2-4 Directors; these are the people legally tied to the activities of Makespace
* Setup a bank account for the CLG; this allows us to accept the bootstrap funding, and will be the account used for all incomings/outgoings
* Start the process to apply for charitable status, with full research to understand constraints/benefits; Assumption is it is something we would benefit from, but need to confirm interaction with e.g. member commercial activities
* If Charitable Status is achieved, create a Board of Trustees (made up of Directors and/or external people)

Notes:
* CICs were established as a way to make a social enterprise investable; Grant-giving bodies don't really respond better to CICs - i.e. we don't want to be a CIC
* A CLG by nature has some asset locking behaviour as it doesn't have or pay shareholders
* A CLG can be given charitable status after being set up - i.e. we don't have to be one from the outset, it is easy (normal) to add it
* It can take quite some time to be processed by the Charity Commission and be granted charitable status.
* A charity will be subject to considerable controls, as the Charity Commission imposes complex trading and financial rules on charities - i.e. need to be careful it aligns with all our plans

== General Structure ==

'''Summary:''' Makespace will be run by an Executive Committee, guided by an Advisory Committee

An Executive Committee of 6-10, including the legal Directors, are the main group who worry about running Makespace.

An Advisory Committee of respected mentors and sponsors can guide these decisions, open doors and generally help with advice and wisdom to ensure Makespace is a success.

Members are anyone paying membership.

The Executive Committee and Advisory Committee are not actually tied to the legal structure, and ultimately power to block/etc is with the Directors. We assume that the Executive Committee works and therefore is really what "runs" it day to day, and if it isn't then it is up to the Directors to sort out the mess.

== Bank Account ==

We plan to setup a bank account with Co-op Bank, based on their support for not-for-profit entities.

Need to ensure we get:
* Free banking
* Credit Card
* Online banking

== Makespace and FabLab ==

'''Summary:''' Makespace will ''contain'' a FabLab

Makespace has a lot in common with the goals of a "FabLab", and we have considered ''being a FabLab''. What does that mean? Well, a FabLab is characterised as a lab with a specified set of prototyping equipment and adherence to the FabLab charter. It is becoming more formal through the FabLab Foundation as the concept grows in popularity across the world.

However, we have some motives beyond that of a FabLab, whilst potentially also not being able to meet the requirements of a FabLab immediately. We also don't want to misuse the FabLab brand.

A model that seems perfect is therefore to aspire to have a FabLab ''inside'' Makespace. The main benefits are:
* Makespace can have objectives not related or beyond a FabLab, be it social aspects or whatever
* We do not have to have a FabLab from the start; we can aim to build one, and register with the FabLab Foundation when we achieve it
* We can easily treat the FabLab area of Makespace different to e.g. the training area; this may be useful for access control given the different skills/costs involved

Some useful links:
* [http://www.fabfoundation.org/ FabLab Foundation]
* [http://www.fabfoundation.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=48&Itemid=64 FabLab Charter]
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fab_lab FabLab on Wikipedia]

== TBD ==

* How we structure guest access (acceptable behaviour in bringing friends etc along)
* Is there (cheap) membership to a society, separate from subscription to use of facilities

== First Aid ==

The Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981 set out first-aid provision in the work place, and require employers to provide adequate and appropriate equipment, facilities and qualified first-aid personnel.

Each employer is expected to have:
* completed a first-aid needs assessment (there is no prescribed format for this and it can be informal).
* ensured that there is either an appointed person to take charge of first-aid arrangements or, if necessary, there are appropriate numbers of suitably trained first-aiders.
* ensured there are adequate facilities and a suitable stocked first-aid box.
* provided all employees and guests with information about the first-aid arrangements. For guests this can be met by simple signage or an induction step.

For the purpose of the evaluation, three types of user were considered:
* Makespace employees. These are the three founder directors: Laura James, Simon Ford, and Jonathan Austin.
* Makespace clients who pay a monthly fee for access to the space. These are members of the public, but they will have had a formal induction process that includes health and safety, personal responsibility, obligation to avoid operating equipment in an unsafe manner, and first aid.
* Members of the public who are visiting Makespace. Examples where the public might be on the site are open days, joint activities with schools or other groups, or Makespace run training courses.
* If Makespace members and guests are to be treated as employees and the total number of such is between 150 and 200, Makespace should consider having four people trained to FAW (the longer course) or more if these four are not likely to be available when the space is full. Note that this matches the recommended level, but there is not a mandatory requirement to follow the recommendation. If there is a departure however, Makespace should clearly state why it is departing from the recommendation and make it clear to users of the space that there is no formal first aid staff.

The assessment requirements for Makespace used the guidelines provided by at HSE.gov.uk which indicated that:
* Makespace has fewer than five employees, so at least one appointed person is required. Makespace will also investigate providing qualified first aiders in addition to this minimum requirement.
* There no dangerous chemicals or confined spaces for working. All flammable or irritating chemicals will be properly stored.
* Makespace must ensure that, to the extent possible, any possible injuries or illnesses can be dealt with by the personnel provided. There will be many situations however when non-employees will be responsible for their own first aid provision. Makespace will ensure that all persons entering the site are aware of first aid kits and the absence of trained first aid providers.
* There are no inexperienced employees, but there will be inexperienced members of the public or Makespace clients on the site. All visitors to the site will be have a presentation on health and safety and first aid. Visitors and clients will give an assurance to Makespace that they will not operate any equipment that they have not been trained to use.
* The Makespace premises will frequently have clients to use the space and will be working alone or unsupervised. First aid kits will be provided at several locations so that they can be reached quickly. People working alone are strongly advised to have their own mobile phone so that they can call for assistance.
* First aid kits will be stocked and available at all hours.
* Members of public will visit the premises, but while Makespace has no legal duty to provide first aid for non-employees, but Makespace will include them in its first-aid provision.
* All employees and regular guests will be informed of the location of first aid stations and their own requirements to act safely when they are first given access to the space. In addition to the initial briefing, there will be posters and prominent signage indicating where the first aid kits.
* Although there is no formal requirement to record all accidents, Makespace will provide a record book to record incidents that happen to employees, clients, or guests. This information will be used to identify any changes required to the safety policy and any additional required training.

Appointed person: When an employer's first-aid needs assessment identifies that a first-aider is not necessary, the minimum requirement is to appoint a person to take charge of first-aid arrangements. The role of this appointed person includes looking after the first-aid equipment and facilities and calling the emergency services when required.

To fulfil their role, appointed persons do not need first-aid training. However, emergency first-aid training courses are available. Appointed persons are not first-aiders and should not attempt to give first aid for which they have not been trained.

See [[FirstAidPolicy]] for details.

The HSE guideline booklet is in the files section. [[File:HSE_guideline.pdf]]

Structure

2013-02-19T20:35:24Z

MichaelT: /* First Aid */

Structure

2013-02-19T20:33:40Z

MichaelT: /* First Aid */

File:HSE guideline.pdf

2013-02-19T20:30:57Z

MichaelT: The HSE guidelines for first aid provision.

The HSE guidelines for first aid provision.

Structure

2013-02-17T16:33:13Z

MichaelT: /* First Aid */

== Legal Structure ==

'''Summary:''' Makespace will be a registered Company Limited by Guarantee (CLG)

We need an underlying legal structure to rent a space, have a bank account, own assets, worry about insurance and liability etc. At the same time, we want to align it with our not-for-profit goals, minimise legal overhead as much as possible, and let us do the things we need to.

After a number of community and advisor meetings, the following is the proposed underlying legal structure/process for Makespace:
* ''Makespace (Cambridge) Ltd.'' will be setup as a Company Limited by Guarantee
* Simon and Jonny will be registered as legal Directors of the CLG
* Legal Directors will be added/replaced over time, but the number will be kept small i.e. 2-4 Directors; these are the people legally tied to the activities of Makespace
* Setup a bank account for the CLG; this allows us to accept the bootstrap funding, and will be the account used for all incomings/outgoings
* Start the process to apply for charitable status, with full research to understand constraints/benefits; Assumption is it is something we would benefit from, but need to confirm interaction with e.g. member commercial activities
* If Charitable Status is achieved, create a Board of Trustees (made up of Directors and/or external people)

Notes:
* CICs were established as a way to make a social enterprise investable; Grant-giving bodies don't really respond better to CICs - i.e. we don't want to be a CIC
* A CLG by nature has some asset locking behaviour as it doesn't have or pay shareholders
* A CLG can be given charitable status after being set up - i.e. we don't have to be one from the outset, it is easy (normal) to add it
* It can take quite some time to be processed by the Charity Commission and be granted charitable status.
* A charity will be subject to considerable controls, as the Charity Commission imposes complex trading and financial rules on charities - i.e. need to be careful it aligns with all our plans

== General Structure ==

'''Summary:''' Makespace will be run by an Executive Committee, guided by an Advisory Committee

An Executive Committee of 6-10, including the legal Directors, are the main group who worry about running Makespace.

An Advisory Committee of respected mentors and sponsors can guide these decisions, open doors and generally help with advice and wisdom to ensure Makespace is a success.

Members are anyone paying membership.

The Executive Committee and Advisory Committee are not actually tied to the legal structure, and ultimately power to block/etc is with the Directors. We assume that the Executive Committee works and therefore is really what "runs" it day to day, and if it isn't then it is up to the Directors to sort out the mess.

== Bank Account ==

We plan to setup a bank account with Co-op Bank, based on their support for not-for-profit entities.

Need to ensure we get:
* Free banking
* Credit Card
* Online banking

== Makespace and FabLab ==

'''Summary:''' Makespace will ''contain'' a FabLab

Makespace has a lot in common with the goals of a "FabLab", and we have considered ''being a FabLab''. What does that mean? Well, a FabLab is characterised as a lab with a specified set of prototyping equipment and adherence to the FabLab charter. It is becoming more formal through the FabLab Foundation as the concept grows in popularity across the world.

However, we have some motives beyond that of a FabLab, whilst potentially also not being able to meet the requirements of a FabLab immediately. We also don't want to misuse the FabLab brand.

A model that seems perfect is therefore to aspire to have a FabLab ''inside'' Makespace. The main benefits are:
* Makespace can have objectives not related or beyond a FabLab, be it social aspects or whatever
* We do not have to have a FabLab from the start; we can aim to build one, and register with the FabLab Foundation when we achieve it
* We can easily treat the FabLab area of Makespace different to e.g. the training area; this may be useful for access control given the different skills/costs involved

Some useful links:
* [http://www.fabfoundation.org/ FabLab Foundation]
* [http://www.fabfoundation.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=48&Itemid=64 FabLab Charter]
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fab_lab FabLab on Wikipedia]

== TBD ==

* How we structure guest access (acceptable behaviour in bringing friends etc along)
* Is there (cheap) membership to a society, separate from subscription to use of facilities

== First Aid ==

The Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981 set out first-aid provision in the work place, and require employers to provide adequate and appropriate equipment, facilities and qualified first-aid personnel.

Each employer is expected to have:
* completed a first-aid needs assessment;
* ensured that there is either an appointed person to take charge of first-aid arrangements or, if necessary, there are appropriate numbers of suitably trained first-aiders;
* ensured there are adequate facilities and a suitable stocked first-aid box;
* provided you with information about the first-aid arrangements.

For the purpose of the evaluation, three types of user were considered:
* Makespace employees. These are the three founder directors: Laura James, Simon Ford, and Jonathan Austin.
* Makespacce clients who pay a monthly fee for access to the space. These are members of the public, but they will have had a formal induction process that includes health and safety, personal responsibility, obligation to avoid operating equipment in an unsafe manner, and first aid.
* Members of the public who are visiting Makespace. Examples where the public might be on the site are open days, joint activities with schools or other groups, or Makespace run training courses.

The assessment requirements for Makespace used the guidelines provided by at HSE.gov.uk which indicated that:
* Makespace has fewer than five employees, so at least one appointed person is required. Makespace will also investigate providing qualified first aiders in addition to this minimum requirement.
* There no dangerous chemicals or confined spaces for working. All flammable or irritating chemicals will be properly stored.
* Makespace must ensure that, to the extent possible, any possible injuries or illnesses can be dealt with by the personnel provided. There will be many situations however when non-employees will be responsible for their own first aid provision. Makespace will ensure that all persons entering the site are aware of first aid kits and the absence of trained first aid providers.
* There are no inexperienced employees, but there will be inexperienced members of the public or Makespace clients on the site. All visitors to the site will be have a presentation on health and safety and first aid. Visitors and clients will give an assurance to Makespace that they will not operate any equipment that they have not been trained to use.
* The Makespace premises will frequently have clients to use the space and will be working alone or unsupervised. First aid kits will be provided at several locations so that they can be reached quickly. People working alone are strongly advised to have their own mobile phone so that they can call for assistance.
* First aid kits will be stocked and available at all hours.
* Members of public will visit the premises, but while Makespace has no legal duty to provide first aid for non-employees, but Makespace will include them in its first-aid provision.
* All employees and regular guests will be informed of the location of first aid stations and their own requirements to act safely when they are first given access to the space. In addition to the initial briefing, there will be posters and prominent signage indicating where the first aid kits.
* Although there is no formal requirement to record all accidents, Makespace will provide a record book to record incidents that happen to employees, clients, or guests. This information will be used to identify any changes required to the safety policy and any additional required training.

Appointed person: When an employer's first-aid needs assessment identifies that a first-aider is not necessary, the minimum requirement is to appoint a person to take charge of first-aid arrangements. The role of this appointed person includes looking after the first-aid equipment and facilities and calling the emergency services when required.

To fulfil their role, appointed persons do not need first-aid training. However, emergency first-aid training courses are available. Appointed persons are not first-aiders and should not attempt to give first aid for which they have not been trained.

See [[FirstAidPolicy]] for details.

Structure

2013-02-17T15:36:28Z

MichaelT: /* First Aid */

== Legal Structure ==

'''Summary:''' Makespace will be a registered Company Limited by Guarantee (CLG)

We need an underlying legal structure to rent a space, have a bank account, own assets, worry about insurance and liability etc. At the same time, we want to align it with our not-for-profit goals, minimise legal overhead as much as possible, and let us do the things we need to.

After a number of community and advisor meetings, the following is the proposed underlying legal structure/process for Makespace:
* ''Makespace (Cambridge) Ltd.'' will be setup as a Company Limited by Guarantee
* Simon and Jonny will be registered as legal Directors of the CLG
* Legal Directors will be added/replaced over time, but the number will be kept small i.e. 2-4 Directors; these are the people legally tied to the activities of Makespace
* Setup a bank account for the CLG; this allows us to accept the bootstrap funding, and will be the account used for all incomings/outgoings
* Start the process to apply for charitable status, with full research to understand constraints/benefits; Assumption is it is something we would benefit from, but need to confirm interaction with e.g. member commercial activities
* If Charitable Status is achieved, create a Board of Trustees (made up of Directors and/or external people)

Notes:
* CICs were established as a way to make a social enterprise investable; Grant-giving bodies don't really respond better to CICs - i.e. we don't want to be a CIC
* A CLG by nature has some asset locking behaviour as it doesn't have or pay shareholders
* A CLG can be given charitable status after being set up - i.e. we don't have to be one from the outset, it is easy (normal) to add it
* It can take quite some time to be processed by the Charity Commission and be granted charitable status.
* A charity will be subject to considerable controls, as the Charity Commission imposes complex trading and financial rules on charities - i.e. need to be careful it aligns with all our plans

== General Structure ==

'''Summary:''' Makespace will be run by an Executive Committee, guided by an Advisory Committee

An Executive Committee of 6-10, including the legal Directors, are the main group who worry about running Makespace.

An Advisory Committee of respected mentors and sponsors can guide these decisions, open doors and generally help with advice and wisdom to ensure Makespace is a success.

Members are anyone paying membership.

The Executive Committee and Advisory Committee are not actually tied to the legal structure, and ultimately power to block/etc is with the Directors. We assume that the Executive Committee works and therefore is really what "runs" it day to day, and if it isn't then it is up to the Directors to sort out the mess.

== Bank Account ==

We plan to setup a bank account with Co-op Bank, based on their support for not-for-profit entities.

Need to ensure we get:
* Free banking
* Credit Card
* Online banking

== Makespace and FabLab ==

'''Summary:''' Makespace will ''contain'' a FabLab

Makespace has a lot in common with the goals of a "FabLab", and we have considered ''being a FabLab''. What does that mean? Well, a FabLab is characterised as a lab with a specified set of prototyping equipment and adherence to the FabLab charter. It is becoming more formal through the FabLab Foundation as the concept grows in popularity across the world.

However, we have some motives beyond that of a FabLab, whilst potentially also not being able to meet the requirements of a FabLab immediately. We also don't want to misuse the FabLab brand.

A model that seems perfect is therefore to aspire to have a FabLab ''inside'' Makespace. The main benefits are:
* Makespace can have objectives not related or beyond a FabLab, be it social aspects or whatever
* We do not have to have a FabLab from the start; we can aim to build one, and register with the FabLab Foundation when we achieve it
* We can easily treat the FabLab area of Makespace different to e.g. the training area; this may be useful for access control given the different skills/costs involved

Some useful links:
* [http://www.fabfoundation.org/ FabLab Foundation]
* [http://www.fabfoundation.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=48&Itemid=64 FabLab Charter]
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fab_lab FabLab on Wikipedia]

== TBD ==

* How we structure guest access (acceptable behaviour in bringing friends etc along)
* Is there (cheap) membership to a society, separate from subscription to use of facilities

== First Aid ==

The Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981 set out first-aid provision in the work place, and require employers to provide adequate and appropriate equipment, facilities and qualified first-aid personnel.

Each employer is expected to have:
* completed a first-aid needs assessment;
* ensured that there is either an appointed person to take charge of first-aid arrangements or, if necessary, there are appropriate numbers of suitably trained first-aiders;
* ensured there are adequate facilities and a suitable stocked first-aid box;
* provided you with information about the first-aid arrangements.

The requirements for Makespace were done using the guidelines provided by at HSE.gov.uk which indicate that:
* Makespace has fewer than five employees, so at least one appointed person is required. Makespace will also investigating providing qualified first aiders in addition to this minimum requirement.
* There no dangerous chemicals or confined spaces for working. All flammable or irritating chemicals will be properly stored.
* Makespace must ensure that, to the extent possible, any possible injuries or illnesses can be dealt with by the personnel provided.
* There are no inexperienced employees.
* The Makespace premises will frequently have clients who are paying for membership to use the space and will be working alone or unsupervised. First aid kits will be provided at several locations so that they can be reached quickly. People working alone are strongly advised to have their own mobile phone so that they can call for assistance.
* First aid kits will be stocked and available at all hours.
* Members of public will visit the premises, but while Makespace has no legal duty to provide first aid for non-employees, but Makespace will include them in its first-aid provision.
* All employees and regular guests will be informed of the location of first aid stations and their own requirements to act safely when they are first given access to the space. In addition to the initial briefing, there will be posters and prominent signage indicating where the first aid kits.
* Although there is no formal requirement to record all accidents, Makespace will provide a record book to record incidents that happen to employees, clients, or guests. This information will be used to identify any changes required to the safety policy and any additional required training.

Appointed person: When an employer's first-aid needs assessment identifies that a first-aider is not necessary, the minimum requirement is to appoint a person to take charge of first-aid arrangements. The role of this appointed person includes looking after the first-aid equipment and facilities and calling the emergency services when required.

To fulfil their role, appointed persons do not need first-aid training. However, emergency first-aid training courses are available. Appointed persons are not first-aiders and should not attempt to give first aid for which they have not been trained.

See [[FirstAidPolicy]] for details.

Structure

2013-02-17T15:27:24Z

MichaelT: /* First Aid */

== Legal Structure ==

'''Summary:''' Makespace will be a registered Company Limited by Guarantee (CLG)

We need an underlying legal structure to rent a space, have a bank account, own assets, worry about insurance and liability etc. At the same time, we want to align it with our not-for-profit goals, minimise legal overhead as much as possible, and let us do the things we need to.

After a number of community and advisor meetings, the following is the proposed underlying legal structure/process for Makespace:
* ''Makespace (Cambridge) Ltd.'' will be setup as a Company Limited by Guarantee
* Simon and Jonny will be registered as legal Directors of the CLG
* Legal Directors will be added/replaced over time, but the number will be kept small i.e. 2-4 Directors; these are the people legally tied to the activities of Makespace
* Setup a bank account for the CLG; this allows us to accept the bootstrap funding, and will be the account used for all incomings/outgoings
* Start the process to apply for charitable status, with full research to understand constraints/benefits; Assumption is it is something we would benefit from, but need to confirm interaction with e.g. member commercial activities
* If Charitable Status is achieved, create a Board of Trustees (made up of Directors and/or external people)

Notes:
* CICs were established as a way to make a social enterprise investable; Grant-giving bodies don't really respond better to CICs - i.e. we don't want to be a CIC
* A CLG by nature has some asset locking behaviour as it doesn't have or pay shareholders
* A CLG can be given charitable status after being set up - i.e. we don't have to be one from the outset, it is easy (normal) to add it
* It can take quite some time to be processed by the Charity Commission and be granted charitable status.
* A charity will be subject to considerable controls, as the Charity Commission imposes complex trading and financial rules on charities - i.e. need to be careful it aligns with all our plans

== General Structure ==

'''Summary:''' Makespace will be run by an Executive Committee, guided by an Advisory Committee

An Executive Committee of 6-10, including the legal Directors, are the main group who worry about running Makespace.

An Advisory Committee of respected mentors and sponsors can guide these decisions, open doors and generally help with advice and wisdom to ensure Makespace is a success.

Members are anyone paying membership.

The Executive Committee and Advisory Committee are not actually tied to the legal structure, and ultimately power to block/etc is with the Directors. We assume that the Executive Committee works and therefore is really what "runs" it day to day, and if it isn't then it is up to the Directors to sort out the mess.

== Bank Account ==

We plan to setup a bank account with Co-op Bank, based on their support for not-for-profit entities.

Need to ensure we get:
* Free banking
* Credit Card
* Online banking

== Makespace and FabLab ==

'''Summary:''' Makespace will ''contain'' a FabLab

Makespace has a lot in common with the goals of a "FabLab", and we have considered ''being a FabLab''. What does that mean? Well, a FabLab is characterised as a lab with a specified set of prototyping equipment and adherence to the FabLab charter. It is becoming more formal through the FabLab Foundation as the concept grows in popularity across the world.

However, we have some motives beyond that of a FabLab, whilst potentially also not being able to meet the requirements of a FabLab immediately. We also don't want to misuse the FabLab brand.

A model that seems perfect is therefore to aspire to have a FabLab ''inside'' Makespace. The main benefits are:
* Makespace can have objectives not related or beyond a FabLab, be it social aspects or whatever
* We do not have to have a FabLab from the start; we can aim to build one, and register with the FabLab Foundation when we achieve it
* We can easily treat the FabLab area of Makespace different to e.g. the training area; this may be useful for access control given the different skills/costs involved

Some useful links:
* [http://www.fabfoundation.org/ FabLab Foundation]
* [http://www.fabfoundation.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=48&Itemid=64 FabLab Charter]
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fab_lab FabLab on Wikipedia]

== TBD ==

* How we structure guest access (acceptable behaviour in bringing friends etc along)
* Is there (cheap) membership to a society, separate from subscription to use of facilities

== First Aid ==

The Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981 set out first-aid provision in the work place, and require employers to provide adequate and appropriate equipment, facilities and qualified first-aid personnel.

Each employer is expected to have:
* completed a first-aid needs assessment;
* ensured that there is either an appointed person to take charge of first-aid arrangements or, if necessary, there are appropriate numbers of suitably trained first-aiders;
* ensured there are adequate facilities and a suitable stocked first-aid box;
* provided you with information about the first-aid arrangements.

The requirements for Makespace were done using the guidelines provided by at HSE.gov.uk which indicate that:
* Makespace has fewer than five employees, so at least one appointed person is required. Makespace will also investigating providing qualified first aiders in addition to this minimum requirement.
* There no dangerous chemicals or confined spaces for working. All flammable or irritating chemicals will be properly stored.
* Makespace must ensure that, to the extent possible, any possible injuries or illnesses can be dealt with by the personnel provided.
* There are no inexperienced employees.
* The Makespace premises will frequently have clients who are paying for membership to use the space and will be working alone or unsupervised. First aid kits will be provided at several locations so that they can be reached quickly. People working alone are strongly advised to have their own mobile phone so that they can call for assistance.
* First aid kits will be stocked and available at all hours.
* Members of public will visit the premises, but while Makespace has no legal duty to provide first aid for non-employees, but Makespace will include them in its first-aid provision.
* All employees and regular guests will be informed of the location of first aid stations and their own requirements to act safely when they are first given access to the space. In addition to the initial briefing, there will be posters and prominent signage indicating where the first aid kits.
* Although there is no formal requirement to record all accidents, Makespace will provide a record book to record incidents that happen to employees, clients, or guests. This information will be used to identify any changes required to the safety policy and any additional required training.

Appointed person: When an employer's first-aid needs assessment identifies that a first-aider is not necessary, the minimum requirement is to appoint a person to take charge of first-aid arrangements. The role of this appointed person includes looking after the first-aid equipment and facilities and calling the emergency services when required.

To fulfil their role, appointed persons do not need first-aid training. However, emergency first-aid training courses are available. Appointed persons are not first-aiders and should not attempt to give first aid for which they have not been trained.

See FirstAidPolicyKit for details.

Structure

2013-02-17T15:16:52Z

MichaelT: /* TBD */

Equipment/Lathe

2013-01-05T21:06:06Z

MichaelT:

This page will serve as a proposal to buy a lathe and the peripheral tools that support it.

== Lathes ==

We could buy used or new...

Large used lathes sell for cheap. They have the capacity to work large pieces, and they may be of very high quality for the price. Transporting them is difficult: they can weigh (literally) a ton. Getting spares when they arrive incomplete, they break, or we want accessories could be very difficult. Making a decision as a group about what to buy could be very difficult -- the used market is a moving target.

New lathes cost a lot, but there are entry level lathes of reasonable quality that would get us started. The downsides are a more limited capacity, and a less rigid machine. The small machines coming out of China dominate the small-lathe market, and buying one of these would make it easy to get spares and accessories from multiple sources. There is also an online community of hobbyists using them that we could draw upon. Chester, Machine-Mart, Axminster, and Arc Euro Trade all re-brand and sell very similar Chinese lathes.

=== Desirable Features ===

Thread cutting

Variable speed

Quick change tool post

=== Concrete suggestions ===

The following small lathes have the features:

http://www.chestermachinetools.com/products/detail/2 -- 332.50 ex. vat

http://www.chestermachinetools.com/products/detail/3 -- 415.83 ex. vat

Joe says that these are rather small, and he knows, from experience, that they are easy to knock out of alignment. He recommends a bigger machine for beginners:

http://www.warco.co.uk/metal-lathes-metalworking-lathe-machine/19-wm280v-f-variable-speed-lathe.html -- 1,575.00 inc. VAT

(MT) That looks like a very good lathe. There still could be a place for a smaller, less expensive lathe in addition to a big lathe. If the Chester one is not a good choice for this, what about something like:
http://www.warco.co.uk/metal-lathes-metalworking-lathe-machine/15-wm-180-variable-speed-lathe.html - 725.00 inc vat

And in the same spirit for a lower cost milling machine:
http://www.warco.co.uk/milling-machines/36-major-milling-drilling-machine.html 1100.00 inc
== Peripheral tools and accessories ==

Running the lathe will require many accessories, there is a suggested list here:

http://www.mini-lathe.com/Mini_lathe/Accessories/accessories.htm

List desired accessories below:

Bench grinder

HSS tool blanks

Tailstock chuck

Vertical slide attachment (enables limited milling operations)

Vernier Calipers

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Kit wishlist: basic infrastructure budget

2012-12-15T00:08:45Z

MichaelT:

We have provisionally allocated an initial ~£1k each month till year end for infrastructure basics.

Big equipment/capex purchases are going to require us securing sponsorship, and cash is tight whilst a lot is going out for space setup (insurance, security, access, fire, lawyers etc) before we have all the grant so we're being a bit careful right now, but especially thanks to all the commitment of founder members, the cashflow looks ok for us to spend a bit now on basics.

So basically up to the commitiee how this £1k/month should be spent, but painting seems reasonable one.

We will be able to claim VAT back (with a VAT receipt!), but whilst cashflow is tight assume any cost are inc vat prices. There was general maillist concensus for storage box shelving (now ordered + built - came in at ~250 inc vat/delivery/couple of test boxes), and i'd request we budget for an industrial henry xtra hoover (~150) having spent the evening brushing up and wanting to ease and set a precedent on future cleanliness, but what else is up for discussion! I think i saw some provisional paint calculatons fly past, and seems in a ball park that could fit. Also some vices to bolt to some of the desks could be wise, but will let the planning meeting discuss what and how to allocate this money.

'''Outstanding requests'''

(items already offered for donation or sourced have been deleted)

* thermometer (IR) (Maplin has a cheap one for about £30)
* scaffold - similar to the one we hired but ours - for changing bulbs, painting, repair, hanging stuff off roof, etc. Cheaper and safer than commercial grade ladders? eg http://www.screwfix.com/p/speedy-200-3t-mobile-access-tower-1-8m/95577 £529 inc vat
* More stools/chairs/benches for the main workshop. Do we want some wheeled chairs, maybe more of the green and orange ones which are so on brand and funky? (£38/each)
* adhesive for lino on workshop floor
* mastic? for filling small holes in lino under mezzanine carpet tiles
* power tools - list being actively discussed in email!
* small component storage units
* items to create two complete soldering stations with all needed peripherals (being discussed in email!)
* cleaning cloths, washing up liquid, etc
* stickers of a size to take teh new makespace stamp (so we can label magazines etc)
* ink pads for makespace stamp

* things needing clarification:
** A3 postscript laser printer (what's the use case for this? color laser is £900, inkjet is £150 and better value unless we are doing high production. All medium level or higher printers now natively support postscript and the low-end ones do postscript->ghostscript->Pcl MT)
** Wifi webcams, for security and also for seeing who if anyone is in the space! http://www.zoneminder.com/ can be used with these [http://www.amazon.co.uk/Foscam-FI8918W-Wireless-Camera-Viewing/dp/B0046710G6/ref=sr_1_1?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1352573849&sr=1-1| cameras] 3x can cover most areas.
to do security motion detection based recording, etc. (note: do we want private or public or delayed feeds? Concerns have been raised by founders about public online photos already...)
** big pinboard (what's the use case for this, given the pin boards already in the space?)

'''Notes on items on wishlist'''

From a security point of view, I would suggest that 5 cameras are installed to cover the exits and the store/admin room. I use Zoneminder at home for my cameras and it's works well, best with a powerful system with a lot of storage. Static cameras would be best for some areas. The hall needs about 2 cameras at lest to cover it, one at both ends but one would do for now. A 3rd camera in the hall, possibly HD would be nice for streaming events. A local live feed showing the entrance camera in the corridor, is a good way of reminding people that there are live cameras in use. I would also suggest that the cameras are hard wired, on their own network and use POE for their power. --[[User:Cannon Fodder|Brian Corteil]] 13:15, 16 November 2012 (UTC)

A couple of thoughts about power tools. The battery tools should be of one system, the same voltage and battery. I think 18v and Li-ion is a good starting point. Makita tools would be a good selection, they can take a lot of mistreatment, one of the guys I work with destroys any sub quality tools. He uses Makita and Hilti tools, I personally like Bosch tools. On a side note Hilti also make very good drill bits and fixings.--[[User:Cannon Fodder|Brian Corteil]] 17:31, 16 November 2012 (UTC)
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'''November plan from Founders meeting 27-11-12'''
See the plan notes on [[Meetings/Planning22-11-2012]]

'''October plan from Founders meeting 25-10-12'''
We ran through the various items and priced them to see how things look.

* Storage boxes and rack, £250, already bought
* Henry - donation received, many thanks!
* materials for 1-2 workbenches £100
* vice(s) £80
* <strike>safety kit eg goggles £50</strike>
* <strike>mallet £5</strike>
* <strike>cat 5 cables - donations very likely :)</strike>
* <strike>Henry bags - £10</strike>
* <strike>bins (either oil drums or actual bins with self-closing lids; varied to cover recycling and waste separation options) £100 </strike>
* brooms - already have
* <strike> paint rollers and long poles £70</strike>
* <strike> misc screws, nails etc £100</strike>
* storage - no further purchases this month
* PAT tester - not this month
* <strike>paint (floor and walls) £200 - £300</strike>
* <strike>fridge £50</strike>
* microwave Donation offered, many thanks!

As this all roughly adds up to £1000 the complete set of items here were agreed to be bought. Laura will coordinate the purchases. If you have any donations to offer against this list let her know asap!

Things to do and who is responsible

2012-12-14T23:55:55Z

MichaelT:

This is the list of things that need to be done before we can open to the public. In some cases there's a responsible person noted and if you are thinking of things in that area or want to do some work which hasn't been planned or agreed, please talk to that person first and check that what you'd like to do fits with the communith plans.

'''
What does it mean to be responsible for one of these areas?'''

The main thing here is not that someone volunteers to do all the work, but that they take responsibility for making sure stuff happens, whether that means doing it themselves or working with others. For most tasks, this means thinking what's possible, checking with the community (eg on this list or in a meeting) what's wanted, maybe getting the community to choose from some options, checking how the money looks (for things we'll buy from core funds - meaning talking to Laura/Simon/Jonny), and then making stuff happen :) . Laura/Simon/Jonny are here to support this with legal/financial help and will ensure we don't overspend and so on. We need to share the tasks we have between us so no one collapses from overwork, and there's lots of different things to do so hopefully everyone can find something they enjoy. Also note [[How to buy things for Makespace]]

* '''big sort through everything''' we have and categorising and labelling and moving to sensible places

* for complex kit items, write /download/print instructions and signs and so on
** might go alongside a risk assessment in terms of signs like "wear goggles when using this"
** but there's more, like making sure we have links to right manuals displayed next to bits of kit
** and nice clear instructions "how to get started with 3D printing if you haven't done it before" (even if they just say: talk to Bob or Sue who know all about it)

* getting photo wall of members names and pics and interests up so we can start to learn who we all are

* '''floor in secure workshop'''

** Needs tape (we have the tape) and adhesive (needs acquiring) and someone to remove old tape and do new stuff etc

* '''walls in secure workshop''' - bits more paint needed

* carpet tiles -> DanR

* '''kitchen - fitting''' -> DanR

* '''fire detection''' -> Laura (booked for week commencing Jan 21st)

* beanbags / sofas and other chairs etc for kitchen and mezzanine social space -> Henry

* need tables and chairs
** tables being offered generally free (several offers already in)
** silvermans - second hand office kit - check for chairs
** new chairs in from reworks
** need to work out what chairs we want - stacking/folding/on-wheels - needs further discussion (Laura)

* '''consumables bank'''
** need to specifiy what we want in terms of storage, numbers, and what.
** consumables include: thread for sewing, filament for 3D printing, resistors, pens, glue and tape and paperclips and all sorts
** a good project for someone who wants to start an organised list / spreadsheet/ something and work with others to fill it out! (and then price it!)

* '''Plan Open Evening for Jan 15th'''
** make sure we have makers coming
** think about space layout
** plan event format
** organise people to man doors etc
** think about food/drink/ambiance
** do we want a sign in sheet etc

* '''signage'''
** need someone to design, find a supplier and order them (Laura has a first quote)
** we have permission for an outside sign 60cm(w) x 40cm(h) (right hand side of door), interior sign 45cm(w) x 25cm(h), with Makespace logo and wording "Makespace".
** we might want other signs "way out"? etc
** definitely also want indoor signs: Room labels, and Signs for toilets (one in main workshop, then ones to show route?)

* '''work out details for fablab-set of bits of kit''' inc shopbot
** at this stage this means costing up the fablab kit and getting lead times in a list on the wiki, and working out special requirements such as extraction

* '''work out details and order key items'''
** 2 good solder stations with all bits (we have two irons and one controllable station now MT)
** laser cutter (specify)
** milling machine (will donated one suffice?)
** more filament etc for 3d printer

* layout of secure workshop and bench positions etc -> John Sturdy (John - talk to Roger who has already been working on this quite a bit!)
** looks tight but should work if we have good extraction :)

* specify what's critical kit (other than the fablab) - first, do survey of mailing list what they want to do -> Laura

* '''equipment database'''
** to be fully set up and in use with everyone able to use it
** documented process for how kit comes into space including checking we want it, PAT testing, asset tagging, etc, and noting down loans vs donations -> Phil

* '''RCDs & locks on cabinet'''s -> Brian (thanks!)

* permissions for sign on Mill Lane / Silver st (sandwich board) -> Directors will look into this

* '''Trained first aiders and better first aid policy'''
** need to organise numbers, get training day planned, etc

* trained fire marshalls and better fire risk assessment -> Laura to do risk assessment.

* new fire extinguishers
** (depends on outcome of fire risk assesssment)

* capacity limits and writing these down -> Directors. (current *rough* estimate: 120 people max in the space)

* new health and safety policy -> Directors

Talk:Kit wishlist

2012-11-02T18:56:41Z

MichaelT:

== PCB manufacturing tools ==

I disagree with the lack of need for chemical PCB etch/expose equipment. The milling technique is quite slow and expensive and not the a very cost effective use of milling equipment, except maybe for prototyping very small boards. Also the proposed mill will not be able to produce high quality PCB with fine traces and pads for SMT components. [[User:TH|TH]] 17:38, 15 March 2012 (UTC)

I second that. Milling is good for drilling holes, and has a niche for fast turnaround tiny boards (ie babysit the machine for 3 hours, not wait a week). The accuracy is pretty poor, so forget any kind of fine-pitch surface mount (even SOIC is pushing it on our machine). Milling tips are expensive and snap regularly. It's very easy to get the depth wrong, snap the tip or gouge great grooves out of your board. You'll always get far better definition from optical transfer and chemical etch, even basic methods eg laser-printed projector film and UV exposure. That level of basic chemical etch is worth having, as well as some recommended cheap low-volume board fabs (eg Olimex or pcb.laen.org - both non-UK ones I haven't tried; are there any cheap local ones?) [[User:TheoMarkettos|TheoMarkettos]] 23:56, 20 May 2012 (BST)

I'm not convinced either way, yet. If it's a one-off simple project then veroboard etc is probably just as good a way to go. If it's more adventurous, with SM, two or more sides, 0.25mm track and gap or less, etc, then getting PCB made by professionals is likely to work much better. And etch chemicals adds a whole layer of COSH and Health and Safety hassle. [[User:Kim SJ|Kim SJ]] 11:24, 17 October 2012 (BST)

There some bag-type etching systems that could be used if you are really eager to do etching. I have made lots of boards with silkscreen, pen, tape, etc and it is a low-quality result unless you put a lot of money into the kit. The best option for Makespace would be laser foil transfer with a small seal-able bag with copper sulfate (ferric cloride is messy and needs spray to do well). As this is almost all consumables (foil and chemical) people who want to do this could do it at home as easily as at makespace. There are low-cost pick and place robots if making PCBs was a big priority however. That needs a lot of boards to justify, and if you have a lot of boards, subcontract it. (Michael)

== Loading Trolleys ==

Given the fact that we can expect members to be moving some moderately large projects and tools in an out of the space, it would probably be a good idea to have a couple of loading trolleys. In particular this would help with getting heavier items from a car paused in Mill Lane. -- [[User:AndrewD|AndrewD]] 15:48, 2 November 2012 (UTC)

Talk:Health and Safety Policy Drafting

2012-10-21T20:52:51Z

MichaelT: Created page with "Some links related to health and safety. These could used as inspiration, or copies placed in a reference folder: Ceramic studio http://ceramicartsdaily.org/ceramic-art-and-artis..."

Some links related to health and safety. These could used as inspiration, or copies placed in a reference folder:
Ceramic studio
http://ceramicartsdaily.org/ceramic-art-and-artists/open-studios/essential-guidelines-for-a-safe-and-healthy-pottery-studio/

3D Printing
http://wiki.bitsfrombytes.com/images/c/c3/Generic_Health_and_Safety_V3.pdf

Welding
http://www.twi.co.uk/technical-knowledge/faqs/health-and-safety-faqs/faq-health-and-safety-in-welding/

Milling and Lathe
http://www.ccohs.ca/oshanswers/safety_haz/metalworking/millingmachines.html

http://www.ccohs.ca/oshanswers/safety_haz/metalworking/general.html

http://www.ccohs.ca/oshanswers/safety_haz/metalworking/lathes.html

Electrical Engineering
http://www.hse.gov.uk/violence/hslcasestudies/dandr.htm

http://www.mictelhillpress.com/#/health-safety/4534430322

Personal Storage Policy

2012-10-18T20:39:36Z

MichaelT:

'''What can and can't we store in our storage boxes?'''

* No smouldering materials

* No hazardous materials (COSHH) - every material has a MSDS sheet saying whether it needs marking, can be put in cupboard, etc. if obviously hazardous, need to get sheet and read it and follow any storage procedure

* Things should be labelled and appropriately packaged

* no food not securely packed

* no explosives

* no radioactive, chemicals, bio hazards, fuming or odorous, illegal

* what about paint stripper? you buy consumer grade thing, but now it’s in a workplace, print the data sheet and store on file. If there’s a symbol on the
back or you don’t want to drink it … orange symbol - means worry about it.

* if you make a new chemical - you don’t know if it has an orange sq - so don’t store it without checking

* note that donations might be hazardous :) stuff at home is ok but it’s not ok at works premises

* Random inspections!

* if it looks hazardous, a metal flammable liz cupboard

Detailed regulations from commercial storage company at http://www.safestore.co.uk/terms_and_conditions/default.aspx.

* if you printed the MSDS sheet, the sheet goes in a folder.

* no noise emitting things (no beeps every hour)

* “no active things” but ok for silent digital watch

* nothing that affects people working around it or things in adjacent

* no hot / light / emissions

* lids secured or marked or packed, (e.g. knives) , marked if super heavy

* LI ion batteries - commercial off the shelf batteries in own covering OK, your own project, not.

* fire proof areas for battery charging

* no unattended charging of non-off-the-shelf Li Ions or using non-off-shelf chargers

* Nothing obviously dangerous or illegal :)

Visible summary rules - detailed page linked off (broad rules with lots of examples)