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| - | Introduction | + | |
| - | ============ | + | # Introduction |
| Glasgow Hackerspace has a duty to protect the health, safety and welfare of | Glasgow Hackerspace has a duty to protect the health, safety and welfare of | ||
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| these activities are carried out safely and without undue restriction. | these activities are carried out safely and without undue restriction. | ||
| - | Obligations of Directors | + | # Obligations of Directors |
| - | ======================== | + | |
| Directors have final responsibility for health and safety. They may share this | Directors have final responsibility for health and safety. They may share this | ||
| - | responsibility by delegating some taboutasks. | + | responsibility by delegating some tasks. |
| Directors and any persons they delegate to do so are responsible for ensuring | Directors and any persons they delegate to do so are responsible for ensuring | ||
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| * The Health and Safety Policy is complied with by users of the Hackerspace | * The Health and Safety Policy is complied with by users of the Hackerspace | ||
| - | Obligations of Members and Visitors | + | # Obligations of Members and Visitors |
| - | =================================== | + | |
| All users of the Hackerspace must exercise personal responsibility and care in the | All users of the Hackerspace must exercise personal responsibility and care in the | ||
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| when adding to the electronics workbench area) | when adding to the electronics workbench area) | ||
| - | General Arrangements | + | # General Arrangements |
| - | ==================== | + | |
| - | Accidents, incidents, dangerous occurrences and occupational ill health | + | ## Accidents, incidents, dangerous occurrences and occupational ill health |
| - | ----------------------------------------------------------------------- | + | |
| All accidents, instances of occupational ill health, fires and dangerous | All accidents, instances of occupational ill health, fires and dangerous | ||
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| prevent future occurrence. | prevent future occurrence. | ||
| - | Buildings and Access | + | ## Buildings and Access |
| - | -------------------- | + | |
| Access to the Hackerspace is provided 24 hours a day throughout the year on an | Access to the Hackerspace is provided 24 hours a day throughout the year on an | ||
| access control system. Access is only available to Hackerspace Members and visitors | access control system. Access is only available to Hackerspace Members and visitors | ||
| including members of the public on open nights must be supervised, particularly | including members of the public on open nights must be supervised, particularly | ||
| - | when using the individual | + | when using the individual |
| prevent unauthorised access. | prevent unauthorised access. | ||
| - | Additional risks apply outside normal business hours. Make sure to read the Lone Working Policy, and to have a working mobile phone and a note of telephone numbers for Wasps South Block. These numbers are also posted by the door to the Hackerspace. | + | Additional risks apply outside normal business hours. Make sure to read the [Lone Working Policy](about: |
| Lone working may also be relevant at any time when the Hackerspace is quiet and should | Lone working may also be relevant at any time when the Hackerspace is quiet and should | ||
| - | be considered when working alone the unit. | + | be considered when working alone in the unit. |
| - | Fire Safety | + | ## Fire Safety |
| - | ----------- | + | |
| - | Fire safety is the responsibility of Wasps South Block and information about fire escape routes are adjacent to the unit entrance. | + | Fire safety is the responsibility of Wasps South Block and information about fire escape routes are adjacent to the unit entrance. The closest fire escape is on the left when getting out of the space. |
| Any fire in the Hackerspace space must be reported as an accident report to the | Any fire in the Hackerspace space must be reported as an accident report to the | ||
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| activities. | activities. | ||
| - | Fire Safety Housekeeping | + | ## Fire Safety Housekeeping |
| - | ------------------------ | + | |
| * All fire escape stairways and corridors must be kept free of rubbish or any item that might impede the possibility of escape. | * All fire escape stairways and corridors must be kept free of rubbish or any item that might impede the possibility of escape. | ||
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| * Fire fighting equipment must not be removed from the fire stations other than for the purpose of training, safety checking or fire fighting. | * Fire fighting equipment must not be removed from the fire stations other than for the purpose of training, safety checking or fire fighting. | ||
| - | Fire Emergency Procedure | + | ## Fire Emergency Procedure |
| - | ------------------------ | + | |
| * If you discover a fire, sound the alarm immediately using the nearest call point. | * If you discover a fire, sound the alarm immediately using the nearest call point. | ||
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| * During an evacuation, behave in a calm and responsible manner. | * During an evacuation, behave in a calm and responsible manner. | ||
| * Lifts must NOT be used in the case of fire. | * Lifts must NOT be used in the case of fire. | ||
| - | * Members and visitors should meet at the Assembly Point and await further instruction from the fire officer. | + | * Members and visitors should meet at the Assembly Point and await further instruction from the fire officer. |
| * Report any risks within the Hackerspace space to the fire officer (e.g. if chemicals are in use) so they may inform the fire brigade | * Report any risks within the Hackerspace space to the fire officer (e.g. if chemicals are in use) so they may inform the fire brigade | ||
| * Members and visitors should not re-enter the building until it has been deemed safe to do by the fire officer. | * Members and visitors should not re-enter the building until it has been deemed safe to do by the fire officer. | ||
| - | Fire Drills | + | ## Fire Drills |
| - | ----------- | + | |
| Fire drills may occur from time to time and will be organised by Wasps South Block. | Fire drills may occur from time to time and will be organised by Wasps South Block. | ||
| - | Disabled People | + | ## Disabled People |
| - | --------------- | + | |
| Any person disclosing a relevant disability to the Hackerspace Directors that may | Any person disclosing a relevant disability to the Hackerspace Directors that may | ||
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| assess and define a personal emergency action plan. | assess and define a personal emergency action plan. | ||
| - | First Aid | + | ## First Aid |
| - | --------- | + | |
| First aid boxes are provided and stocked based on evaluation of the risks and | First aid boxes are provided and stocked based on evaluation of the risks and | ||
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| - | Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) | + | ## Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) |
| - | ----------------------------------- | + | |
| - | Personal protective equipment includes, but is not restricted to, the following; | + | Personal protective equipment includes, but is not restricted to, the following: |
| - | * Safety eye wear, including safety spectacles, goggles and visors | + | * Safety eye wear |
| * Gloves or other hand protection | * Gloves or other hand protection | ||
| - | * Protective coveralls | ||
| * Respiratory protective equipment | * Respiratory protective equipment | ||
| - | * Hearing protection | ||
| Where PPE has been provided for a task, it must be worn by the user. | Where PPE has been provided for a task, it must be worn by the user. | ||
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| - | Workshop areas may require a minimum standard of PPE for entry as the | ||
| - | activities carried out by members may present risks to other users of the space | ||
| - | (e.g. generation of particles or noise). | ||
| PPE requirements are assessed through risk assessment of Hackerspace activities. | PPE requirements are assessed through risk assessment of Hackerspace activities. | ||
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| against that hazard. | against that hazard. | ||
| - | Manual Handling | + | ## Manual Handling |
| - | --------------- | + | |
| All significant manual handling tasks must be risk assessed prior to | All significant manual handling tasks must be risk assessed prior to | ||
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| the introduction of mechanisation or manual handling equipment. | the introduction of mechanisation or manual handling equipment. | ||
| - | Housekeeping | + | ## Housekeeping |
| - | ------------ | + | |
| A major cause of accidents in general is poor housekeeping. | A major cause of accidents in general is poor housekeeping. | ||
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| be turned off when not required, and especially when the Hackerspace is closed. | be turned off when not required, and especially when the Hackerspace is closed. | ||
| - | Food and Drink | + | ## Food and Drink |
| - | -------------- | + | |
| - | Food and drink should only be consumed in the kitchen | + | Food and drink should only be consumed in the kitchen |
| Hackerspace. | Hackerspace. | ||
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| if chemicals have been used or solder or electronics have been handled. | if chemicals have been used or solder or electronics have been handled. | ||
| - | Alcohol and Drugs | + | ## Alcohol and Drugs |
| - | ----------------- | + | |
| The use of alcohol, prescription medications and illegal drugs may impair the | The use of alcohol, prescription medications and illegal drugs may impair the | ||
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| and vapes. | and vapes. | ||
| - | Electrical Safety | + | ## Electrical Safety |
| - | ================= | + | |
| Any electrical equipment that has the potential to cause injury is maintained | Any electrical equipment that has the potential to cause injury is maintained | ||
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| Equipment should be appropriately fused. | Equipment should be appropriately fused. | ||
| - | Fixed Electrical Supplies | + | ### Fixed Electrical Supplies |
| - | ------------------------- | + | |
| South Block are responsible for the safety of the fixed electrical installation | South Block are responsible for the safety of the fixed electrical installation | ||
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| the Directors who will inform building management. | the Directors who will inform building management. | ||
| - | Counterfeit, | + | ### Counterfeit, |
| - | ------------------------------------------------------ | + | |
| There is a high risk from equipment that fails to meet European safety | There is a high risk from equipment that fails to meet European safety | ||
| - | standards. | + | standards. |
| includes some items such as low cost phone chargers which are often imported | includes some items such as low cost phone chargers which are often imported | ||
| with fake compliance certificates. | with fake compliance certificates. | ||
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| cases. | cases. | ||
| - | Extensions and Adaptors | + | ### Extensions and Adaptors |
| - | ----------------------- | + | |
| Only fused multi way extensions connected to a wall socket via a cable may be | Only fused multi way extensions connected to a wall socket via a cable may be | ||
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| prevent wear and not become a trip hazard. | prevent wear and not become a trip hazard. | ||
| - | Faulty Equipment | + | ### Faulty Equipment |
| - | -------------------------------------- | + | |
| All faulty equipment should be taken out of service and labelled to prevent | All faulty equipment should be taken out of service and labelled to prevent | ||
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| - | Hazardous Substances | + | ## Hazardous Substances |
| - | -------------------- | + | |
| Any person who introduces, or manufactures, | Any person who introduces, or manufactures, | ||
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| Hackerspace. | Hackerspace. | ||
| - | + | # Risk Assessment | |
| - | Risk Assessment | + | |
| - | =============== | + | |
| The Hackerspace operates on the basis of identifying the risks associated with | The Hackerspace operates on the basis of identifying the risks associated with | ||
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| risks and the complexities of each case. | risks and the complexities of each case. | ||
| - | Dynamic Risk assessment and Safety Culture | + | ## Dynamic Risk assessment and Safety Culture |
| - | ------------------------------------------ | + | |
| Whilst risk assessments are carried out for many activities, members should | Whilst risk assessments are carried out for many activities, members should | ||
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