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* 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 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. Get plastic cups. | * Have some snacks and drinks as low blood sugar leads to bad behaviour. Get plastic cups. | ||
* Have name tag stickers ready for the kids (for younger kids: put the sticker on the back) | |||
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. | ||
Revision as of 17:32, 6 March 2011
How to prepare the Hackspace for visits by young children.
Awareness
Make sure everybody is aware that children will be around. Post an announcement to the mailing list, tweet it, and post a prominent sign on the main entry door.
This should include:
- A request to be considerate of the kids and their safety. ("Don't leave sharp objects lying around, don't leave open power sources unattended, unplug any heavy machinery when it's not used, etc. Any assistance in keeping things safe is appreciated.")
- An invitation to help preparing the space
Health & Safety
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. 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 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.
Always:
- Deactivate the people counter laser (it's at about eye level for young kids)
- Make sure you know where the first aid kit is (above the sink at the back end of the dirty room, just next to the back balcony door) 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. Get plastic cups.
- Have name tag stickers ready for the kids (for younger kids: put the sticker on the back)
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.
