New Member Orientation
Member Code of Conduct
1. Make things, not rules. Don’t be the reason we have to make a rule.
2. Thoroughly Safe. Always use proper PPE and keep the environment clean. Do not use equipment you are not trained on or comfortable operating. Inspect tools for damage before use, and never be in a rush when making.
3. Leave it better. After putting away tool and required cleanup tasks, spend 5 minutes improving the space before you go.
4. See something, say something. Always speak up if you see a tool being misused or someone endangering themselves/others. Report all equipment issues using red tags, Slack, Area Captains, and/or our Executive Director.
5. Kind Human. Never miss an opportunity to be kind. Unique life experiences and points of view fuel innovation and creates an atmosphere where all Makers feel welcome and included.
If you agree to live up to these expectations, welcome to the family!
Report issues concerning Member's conduct to the PPM Board: Anonymous Feedback & Incident Report Form
Safety First
Members must know the following information:
- In case of emergency, call 911.
- Our physical location is:
- 735 East Pikes Peak Avenue
- Colorado Springs, CO 80903
- use this when ordering pizza or an ambulance
IN CASE OF
EMERGENCY
sign
PPM Fire Escape Plan
- Fire Escape Plan maps are posted throughout the Makerspace.
- There are 7 fire extinguishers on the fire escape plan map. Review the PPM Fire Escape Plan for locations.
PPM Emergency
Evacuation Plan.pdf
PPM Fire
Prevention Plan.pdf
PPM Fire Escape
Plan
First Aid
- There is a FIRST AID Supply Cabinet in our Kitchen Area.
- FIRST AID Kits are available in four areas: the Kitchen, Metal Shop, Wood Shop and CNC Room.
FIRST AID
Supply Cabinet
FIRST AID
Kit
Eye Wash Stations
- Emergency Eye & Face Wash Stations are mounted in four areas: the Kitchen, Wood Shop, CNC Room and Vented Room.
Emergency
Eye & Face Wash
Station
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Wear protective equipment in all Wood and Metal Shop Areas.
- Wear gloves when using Isopropyl Alcohol and other cleaners.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Hazardous Chemicals
- All hazardous chemicals must be stored in the yellow hazardous chemical storage cabinet located in the Vented Room.
- Review the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) information of unknown products before use.
- SDS information is available via the QR code on the hazardous chemical storage cabinet or this spreadsheet.
- Do not bring dangerous chemicals to the makerspace.
- Spray paint, stains, and other approved items must be stored in the hazardous chemical storage cabinet in the Vented Room.
- Please DO NOT paint indoors.
Flammables Cabinet
in the Vented Room
Impairment
- The use of PPM equipment requires you to be alert, attentive, and focused.
- Do not use any PPM work area, or any PPM tools, if you are under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
Managing your Membership
• Join It is used to manage your membership. Before completing New Member Orientation, you must have signed up in Join It to begin your recurring payments. During this step, you will also sign our liability waiver and membership agreement.
• Any guests entering the space must sign the liability waiver
• NOTE: In addition to Join It, the following software is used to facilitate your membership:
• Slack is the official communication channel of PPM. Check your membership confirmation email for a link to join the workspace or jump on here: www.bit.ly/ppmslack If you need help getting started with Slack, contact us.
• Slack is organized by #channel-topics (ie: #general, #woodshop, #laser-cutters, #job-board, etc.)
• Important documents can be found in Slack channels under "pinned" files (ie: Software license info, video training, links to wiki etc.)
• Stripe collects the recurring payments set up in Join It.
• Paypal - Donations and reimbursement for consumables, payment for classes on Meetup. You do not have to have a paypal account to send a credit credit payment.
• Meetup - Used to schedule classes and collect payments for tickets (via PayPal).
Physical Space Safety
Emergency Contacts
Call 911 - 735 E Pikes Peak Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Drew Johnson, Executive Director - (seven one nine) 210-8629 Call multiple times in a row if no answer.
John Norton, Board Chair - (seven one nine) 205-1470
Emergency Procedures
Fire Escape Plan
Be familiar with emergency exits marked with illuminated EXIT signs. There are 3 of them.
In case of building evacuation, meet at "The Wolf Den"
First Aid
Basic first aid supplies are in a marked cabinet in the kitchen.
Emergency Eye Wash
There are emergency eye wash bottles near the kitchen sink, in the CNC room, and in the woodshop.
Fire Extinguishers
Before beginning to work on your project, be familiar with where the nearest fire extinguisher is located. There are 11 of them in the building.
Personal Protective Equipment
Wear protective equipment in all Wood and Metal Shop Areas.
Hazardous Chemicals
Do not bring dangerous chemicals to the space.
Spray paint, stains, and other approved items must be stored in the metal cabinets in the vented room.
Do not paint indoors.
Red Tags and Reporting Issues
• Report any injuries or near misses to the Executive Director using an incidence report which can be found on the Safety Board. [Consider adding electronic incident reporting]
• Any damage to tools or broken equipment MUST be reported to a Director.
• Use a Red Tag which can be found in the red tag area.
• Report the issue on Slack in proper channel or in a direct message to a space leader/ Director.
Last One Out Rules
After you have cleaned up and you are ready to head out, check to see if you are the only one in the building. If so, you are required to check each of the following.
There is a sign posted on both the front and back door for quick reference.
• All appropriate equipment is powered off
• Shed Door (in South parking lot) is closed and locked
• South Door is closed and locked
• South Overhead Door is closed and locked (BOTH SIDES!)
• Exhaust Fan and Chiller for laser cutters is off (Switch column between laser machines)
• Dust Collection is turned off (CNC Room, Sanding Station, Table Saw) If you can't find the switch, unplug motor.
• East Door closed and locked (Orange tape should be aligned).
• Lights in Woodshop Off (Switch located outside of Woodshop doors, right side)
• North Overhead Door is closed and locked (BOTH SIDES!)
• All Appropriate Lights are turned off (See bank of switches by the front door).
• Verify the front door locks behind you!
Using the Space
• Dedicated Spaces are private work areas and should not be entered without permission.
Computers and Personal Devices
• Wi-fi Network: Pikes Peak Makerspace; Password: [Written on white board]
PPM Computers
Login password: [Written on white board]
Do not expect items saved on computers to be saved. Use your own thumb drive or cloud backup.
Please use computers for professional use (no cruising Facebook/ pointless browsing)
- Been told to not leave any messes in any workspace. (Anything without a name can be tossed!)
New Members regarding safety:
New Members regarding communication, classes, and in-space computer rules:
- Meetup is where they can sign up for required Level 2 and 3 training classes on equipment.
- Explained the following about the makerspace computers:
- Members are not given personal logins or passwords; backup work on an external storage device.
- Computers get cleaned out weekly; not responsible for any personal information stored on the computers.
• We are a volunteer-run organization! No single person is responsible to monitor the space 24/7 (including phone, email, etc.) which is why Slack is vital to our member service. Volunteers make the space great, as well support the space financially with membership dues.
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