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--- about:health-and-safety [2025/07/02 20:09] – kit-ty-kate
+++ about:health-and-safety [2025/09/25 16:07] (current) – I have removed some of the example PPE items, which is not provided as there is no relevant equipment hazard requiring these duncan
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 access control system. Access is only available to Hackerspace Members and visitors
 including members of the public on open nights must be supervised, particularly
-when using the individual workshops. Rooms should be locked when not in use to
+when using the individual workstations. Rooms should be locked when not in use to
 prevent unauthorised access.
-Additional risks apply outside normal business hours. Make sure to read the [Lone Working Policy](planning:lone-working), and to have a working mobile phone and a note of telephone numbers for Wasps South Block (**especially the 24h contact on 0141 553 5890**). 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), and to have a working mobile phone and a note of telephone numbers for Wasps South Block (**especially the 24h contact on 0141 553 5890**). These numbers are also posted by the door to the Hackerspace.
 Lone working may also be relevant at any time when the Hackerspace is quiet and should
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 ## 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
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 * During an evacuation, behave in a calm and responsible manner.
 * 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.  Assembly Point: OPPOSITE SIDE OF THE ROAD (corner of King St car park and Osborne St)
+* Members and visitors should meet at the Assembly Point and await further instruction from the fire officer.  Assembly Point: **OPPOSITE SIDE OF THE ROAD (corner of King St car park and Osborne St)**
 * 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.
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 ## 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
-* Protective coveralls
 * Respiratory protective equipment
-* Hearing protection
 Where PPE has been provided for a task, it must be worn by the user.
-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.
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 ## Food and Drink
-Food and drink should only be consumed in the kitchen and social area of the
+Food and drink should only be consumed in the kitchen or social area of the
 Hackerspace.
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 There is a high risk from equipment that fails to meet European safety
-standards.  This may be equipment ordered from eBay and AliExpress but also
+standards.  This may be equipment ordered from Amazon, eBay or AliExpress but also
 includes some items such as low cost phone chargers which are often imported
 with fake compliance certificates.