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--- about:health-and-safety [2025/07/02 20:12] – 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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 * 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.