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The space needs to be clean. And safe. Safe and clean. | The space needs to be clean. And safe. Safe and clean. | ||
* '''Generally:''' hoover and clean the entrance area, the quiet room, and any other room in which the kids will be spending some time. | * '''Generally:''' hoover and clean the entrance area, the quiet room, and any other room in which the kids will be spending some time. Clear and cover an area where they can sit down on the floor in a group to do activities away from any tools (shrapnel etc.) | ||
* '''For the quiet room:''' make sure there are absolutely no wires/pins/little bits anywhere. Put anything that you won't use in a box, or in other rooms. Turn off all power outlets that you won't need. Generally check the floor, all the corners, ... | * '''For the quiet room:''' make sure there are absolutely no wires/pins/little bits anywhere. Put anything that you won't use in a box, or in other rooms. Turn off all power outlets that you won't need. Generally check the floor, all the corners, ... | ||
* '''For the dirty room/workshop:''' decide in advance in which area your demonstration will take place. Make enough room for your group, move things around if needed. Clean the area, and store away/cover/unplug anything in the general area that is a potential safety hazard. Make sure there are enough grownups around to stop kids from doing unintentionally stupid things. | * '''For the dirty room/workshop:''' decide in advance in which area your demonstration will take place. Make enough room for your group, move things around if needed. Clean the area, and store away/cover/unplug anything in the general area that is a potential safety hazard. Make sure there are enough grownups around to stop kids from doing unintentionally stupid things. | ||
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* [[Project:Spacensus#Powering_off | Deactivate]] the people counter laser (it's at about eye level for young kids) | * [[Project:Spacensus#Powering_off | Deactivate]] the people counter laser (it's at about eye level for young kids) | ||
* Make sure you know where the first aid kit is (under the kitchen sink iirc) and check that it's still complete. | * Make sure you know where the first aid kit is (under the kitchen sink iirc) and check that it's still complete. | ||
'''Other considerations:''' | |||
* Have a step stool if required in the right place so that they can see into any machines with higher 1m viewing windows. Viewing should be one by one wearing safety goggles if appropriate. | |||
* Have some snacks and drinks as low blood sugar leads to bad behaviour. | |||
Once you're done: make a list of everything you did so you can demonstrate preparedness. Document any near misses so that precautions can be taken to prevent them happening again. | Once you're done: make a list of everything you did so you can demonstrate preparedness. Document any near misses so that precautions can be taken to prevent them happening again. | ||
