ETC makerspace

This document sets out the terms and conditions that apply to anyone accessing the Space.

You understand that by:

1. using the Space (‘Space’ being Room 8 of the Education Building at the University of Saskatchewan and including tools, computers, or machinery); or
2. participating in workshops (‘Workshops’ being any classes, events, programs or workshops in the space or otherwise held University of Saskatchewan faculty and staff),

you agree to these terms and conditions.

Age requirements & access

• Access to the Space during Workshops is at the discretion of authorized Space supervisor or designated Space supervisor.
• Children over the age of 6 may attend Workshops provided a parent or guardian aged 18 years or older is with them at all times throughout the duration of the Workshop.
• After-hours access is not permitted without the presence of authorized Space supervisor or designated Space supervisor.

Safety

• You must read all signs and follow all directions given by an authorized Space supervisor or designated Space supervisor.
• You must complete all required courses, training, inductions or other approvals before using equipment or machinery made available in the Space and comply with all relevant user requirements.
• If you are unfamiliar with the equipment, request assistance from the appropriate Space supervisor or designated Space supervisor.
• Use tools only as they were designed to be used (i.e., a wrench is not a hammer.)
• If you are using Space equipment of any sort, they must be operated with proper care.
• Never use a broken tool.
• Keep the floor around machines clean, dry, and free from trip hazards.
• Mop up spills immediately and put a chair or cone over them if they are wet enough to cause someone to slip.
• You must use appropriate protective equipment when using the Space and attending Workshops, including when using equipment or machinery. This may include appropriate footwear, clothing, gloves, goggles or hearing protection, among other things.
• If at any time you notice any equipment or machinery is not functioning properly, please advise Space supervisor or designated Space supervisor.

Neatness

• All areas of the Space must be kept orderly and neat.
• All equipment, machinery and workspaces you use must be returned to the very same state they were found in, or better. This includes cleaning any lab area and replacing any tools or equipment in their storage areas.

Respectfulness

• Do not remove tools or equipment from the room.
• If you are using Space equipment of any sort, they must be operated with proper care.
• You must not use the Space, including any equipment or machinery, or attend Workshops if you are under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs and must not bring alcohol or illegal drugs into the Space under any circumstances. A breach of this requirement will result in your removal from the Space.

Wording used in this document was sourced from :

• http://makerspace.org.au/terms-conditions/ (Permission granted June 22, 2016)
• http://makezine.com/2013/09/02/safety-in-school-makerspaces/