Induction

Leicester Hackspace induction of new members.

• Information about Leicester Hackspace can be found in the Wiki tab at the top of the LHS webpage (http://wiki.leicesterhackspace.org.uk) under Members Page / Members Guide.
• A personal tour of the hackspace including how to access restricted machines can be arranged by contacting the Membership Secretary. (http://wiki.leicesterhackspace.org.uk/?title=Roles)
• Health and safety is your own responsibility, please be aware of others nearby and do not present a hazard to them.
• All accidents, incidents and near misses must be reported on the form provided.
• Use of Personal protective equipment – some machines require the use of PPE which is provided, please use it to prevent injury.
• First aid kits are located in the kitchen area
• Items of equipment which cannot be hacked are marked as such.
• If members bring their own tools or equipment into the hackspace they must be in a safe and serviceable condition.
• Keep work areas clean – cleaning equipment is provided for this purpose.
• Replace all tools and test equipment after use.
• We are responsible for the disposal of all waste.
• Food waste to be placed along with general waste in the black bin.
• All re-cycable waste, ( cardboard, plastic, cans etc ) to be placed in the orange sack in the kitchen area. When the bin is full please replace with a new one , stored in the cupboard under the sink.
• We ask members who visit by car to take full sacks home and dispose with their own rubbish.
• LHS kit (test equipment, tools etc.) is not available for loan.
• No smoking in the building.
• If members bring a guest they are responsible for them while they are in the hackspace, (access, conduct, safety etc.).

Version 6, 7 Sept 2023