Our Rules
"The Shed" resources are for the collective good of The Cambridge Community Menzshed as a charitable organisation. Not for personal profit.
Programs and activities need to be aligned to the aims and objectives of "The Shed"
To commence a community or major project a brief written proposal needs to be submitted to the executives for assessment as to suitability. An indication of funds required would need to be included.
A job sheet is to be filled out for every job.
No projects are to compete unfairly with local business.
It is necessary for "The Shed" to make a profit from events, projects and activities to ensure future viability.
The Work Environment in "The Shed"
These are the Operating Rules of The Cambridge Menzshed
All members must read and sign the Health and Safety policy prior to working in the workshop and have a Duty of Care to fellow Sheddies.
Subscriptions are due annually and members must be financial to use any equipment and facilities and to participate and vote in General Meetings.
All members are to wear their Name Badges in the shed.
Each member must sign in when entering and out when leaving the building. (hang up your badge)
All equipment and shed premises are to be treated with care and respect.
There must be a minimum of two members on site at all times during hours of operation.
Machinery or equipment must not be operated unless the member is competent or trained on that particular piece of equipment.
Any damage or accident must be reported to the day supervisor immediately and recorded in incident register.
Safety clothing (ear muffs, eye protection, enclosed footwear etc.) must be worn or used in the workshop at all times when operating machinery..
Machinery must only be operated between the hours of 9:00am and 3:00pm within the prescribed facilities or area.
The designated Shed Monitor on the day is responsible for turning off the lights and machinery before leaving and must ensure that the building is vacated and securely locked.
Personal materials or items left on the premises are the member's sole responsibility.
All welding and hot work must cease and be cooled down 30 minutes prior to the building being vacated and locked.
Each area of use must be swept and cleaned after use by each operator.
All hand tools must be placed in designated spots after use and left in clean, tidy and useable condition.
Smoking is prohibited in the building and on the premises.
No alcohol is to be consumed on premises except at designated events..
