Talk:Rules

Rule sources
All rules to be approved by the Directors


 * Rules imposed by Landlord


 * Rules imposed by Insurances


 * Rules from the community


 * Health and Safety


 * Companies legislation

How to Hack the Rules
Rules like anything else in the space should be hackable, and change over time to avoid limiting creativity and enjoyment.

Proposals to change the rules should made to the directors

How other Hackspaces do it
Brighton, I didn't find any rules

London

Nottingham

Health And Safety
There does appear to be a sweet spot in the Health and Safety Legislation described here: Health and Safety in Private Clubs

I like the principle described in the paragraph: "The Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 (HSWA) is not used to cut across the freedom of individuals voluntarily to take risks outside their working environment. Where there is no employment, there will be no intervention by the enforcing authority in the sporting or other activities of private clubs, except in reaction to serious incidents or follow-up of complaints." This principle seems to be adopted by most of the higher risk sports clubs and is dervived from a HSE document(which I cannot find original of).

It depends on how the Hackspace is categorised within the Landlords building as a whole and any restrictions placed by the Hackspace insurance.

There appears to still be a duty of care responsibilities and these demand some H&S guidelines. I would propose we base them where possible on good labelling and communication. These also protect the equipment of the space and individuals.


 * Potentially dangerous or precious equipment should be labelled with the hazard and who to get guidance/training from if required.
 * Dangerous chemicals should be labelled with contents and hazard..
 * Performance of high risk activities should be communicated to other members and guests present if they might be effected. Other members may object to the activity at that time.

We need to add the usual stuff about first aid, fire, etc.

Should there be a restriction on chemicals/activities in kitchen?