Latest revision as of 09:31, 14 May 2024

ALL WORK IN PROGRESS _____________________________________________________

Following the move to EX2, it's now a requirement of our H&S policy that all members (new or old) get an induction to the space. As well as increasing safety, we hope it can also increase the sense of 'knowing what's going on' compared to the informal old system.

During an induction the following script will be run through, ensuring all points are met. The bullet points may well strike a more in-depth discussion if required.

Please note this induction does not cover details of using Equipment in the space - members should ask for help and/ or a separate training session as required.

Induction Script

Brief Introduction to LHS

Community not-for-profit organisation - see full descriptions on wiki main page etc
Currently one of several small business/ community minded tenants in the EX2 building

Access

The main entrance to the Hackspace during working hours is through the large opening with clear plastic doors (first that you pass as you come up the Alleyway)
You enter initially to the general EX2 space - LHS is immediately on the left with swipe card access
Out of working hours a roller shutter is closed
The alternative entrance (available at all times) is a metal door slightly further down the alley, which enters directly into the hackspace

Exit

LOCKUP PROCEDURE TBC

Facilities

The building has shared kitchen and toilet facilities (due to be upgraded at some point)
Take members on a brief tour

Workshop Safety

Read the Health & Safety Policy in full
Discuss ACNodes. Highlight that not all training tools are ACNoded
Discuss noise /dust mitigation - keep doors closes, shout warning before using loud tools
Keep fire passages clear
Locations of fire fighting equipment
Locations of PPE Stores

Cleanliness

LHS doesn't work if people don't clear up after themselves
Especially as a new member, it's one of the best ways you can help
Sweep dust after woodwork activities

Behaviour

Read the Code of Conduct in full
Raise awareness of the other policies on the Main Page
If there's a shortage of something, replace it yourself (preferred) or post on Discord/ mailing list but don't just walk away

Storage

Read Guides/Bringing items to the space

End of Induction

1) Members and inductors should sign and file a copy of the Induction Form

2) Paper form should be stored in the appropriate folder

3) Activate access cards. Members are now inducted!

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-This is a page to develop ideas for an induction programme for new members and a re-orientation programme for old members
+ALL WORK IN PROGRESS
+_____________________________________________________
-= What the London Hackspace is/isn't =
+Following the move to EX2, it's now a requirement of our H&S policy that all members (new or old) get an induction to the space. As well as increasing safety, we hope it can also increase the sense of 'knowing what's going on' compared to the informal old system.
-The hackspace is a social group first : it can't exist without a number of people working together to finance and maintain it. If the community doesn't prosper, neither will the hackspace.
+During an induction the following script will be run through, ensuring all points are met. The bullet points may well strike a more in-depth discussion if required.
-You can't benefit from a community without contributing to it. Not just financially, but in creating goodwill, pooling your skills and knowledge and doing your bit in maintenance and repair.
+Please note this induction does not cover details of using [[Equipment]] in the space - members should ask for help and/ or a separate training session as required.
+=Induction Script=
-==IS ==
+==Brief Introduction to LHS==
-* A place for people to work on projects they're interested in - We provide a space for members to work on almost any project that interests them and provide the tools to help them do so.
+* Community not-for-profit organisation - see full descriptions on wiki main page etc
-* A place to socialize with like-minded people - We have open evenings which also provide a social venue for members to meet up and discuss what they're working on.
+* Currently one of several small business/ community minded tenants in the EX2 building
-* A place to repair, improve or re-purpose things - We keep an extensive collection of tools that can be used to repair and hack equipment to make it last longer or be more useful and our members often help each other with repairs.
-* A group to share knowledge and experience - We can find an expert on almost anything technical (and a lot of other things) within our membership, and most of them are very willing to share and teach
-* A way to learn and teach new skills - Our members provide inductions and other training on most of our equipment, as well as workshops to demonstrate and teach new skills we dont have technicians etc
-* A place to work collaboratively on projects with friends - We provide a venue for groups of members to meet up and work on projects that would otherwise be hard to arrange.
-* You need to be a current paid up member to use Hackspace resources this includes tools, internet and materials.
-==ISN'T==
+==Access==
-'''This building'''
+* The main entrance to the Hackspace during working hours is through the large opening with clear plastic doors (first that you pass as you come up the Alleyway)
+* You enter initially to the general EX2 space - LHS is immediately on the left with swipe card access
+* Out of working hours a roller shutter is closed
+* The alternative entrance (available at all times) is a metal door slightly further down the alley, which enters directly into the hackspace
-This is the fourth building used by the hackspace. Only a tiny fraction of members can be present at a time : the real hackspace community is composed of everyone helping pay and organise it. The people online have just as much right to an opinion as those in the physical workshop.
+==Exit==
-'''Tool library'''
+* LOCKUP PROCEDURE TBC
-One of the aims of the hackspace is to provide tools that would not be economical for a person to own personally, either because of their cost, or in justifying their storage space. But the tools have to be available - not lent out to someone. Please don't take any hackspace tools off the premises, and always put them back in the proper place when you have finished your job.
+==Facilities==
-'''Co-working space'''
+* The building has shared kitchen and toilet facilities (due to be upgraded at some point)
+* Take members on a brief tour
-You can conduct commercial business from the hackspace, using the space, tools and other facilities. But you can't monopolise seats or tables over other users, you can't register a company address there, you can't set up a special area just for your work, and you can't spend long periods on the phone, disturbing other members.
+==Workshop Safety==
-'''Managed Serviced Workshop'''
+* Read the [[Policy/ Health & Safety Policy|Health & Safety Policy]] in full
+* Discuss ACNodes. Highlight that not all training tools are ACNoded
+* Discuss noise /dust mitigation - keep doors closes, shout warning before using loud tools
+* Keep fire passages clear
+* Locations of fire fighting equipment
+* Locations of PPE Stores
-If you make a mess, you clean it up.  If you create some waste, take a bin bag to the skip.  Just because you think your project is cool doesn't mean that your project is too cool to be cleaned up or taken away at a reasonable time.  Unreasonable complaining about a tool such as the laser cutter being out of service without the understanding that it's being worked on by unpaid volunteers is insulting to other members, especially to those that make the effort in turning the London Hackspace into a vibrant little community.
+==Cleanliness==
+* LHS doesn't work if people don't clear up after themselves
+* Especially as a new member, it's one of the best ways you can help
+* Sweep dust after woodwork activities
-'''Free Wifi cafe'''
+==Behaviour==
+* Read the [[Code of Conduct]] in full
+* Raise awareness of the other policies on the [[Main Page]]
+* If there's a shortage of something, replace it yourself (preferred) or post on Discord/ mailing list but ''don't'' just walk away
-You're welcome to bring individual friends into the hackspace, show them the facilities and stay to chat. But don't overdo it - a regular table full of visitors who aren't members will unfairly monopolise space and cause distraction for legitimate users. Be considerate.
+== Storage ==
+* Read [[Guides/Bringing items to the space]]
-'''Your home'''
+=End of Induction=
-Other people with different levels of comfort, cleanliness, and decorum are using the space alongside you. This isn't your home, this is a community you are a part of.
+) Members and inductors should sign and file a copy of the [[Policy/ Space Induction Form|Induction Form]]
-== Rules and Expected Behaviour ==
+) Paper form should be stored in the appropriate folder
-. There is no rule 6.
-= The Workshop =
+) Activate access cards. Members are now inducted!
-* Basic safety
-* Tool use and care

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