# Code of Conduct
Accepted: 4.01.2024
These rules and policies are subject to change. Changes will become effective immediately upon successful vote of adoption by the Board of Directors.
## Core Values
Protohaven supports a maker space that values:
**Inclusion:** We strive to create an environment where all feel welcome and are treated with dignity and respect.
**Empowerment:** We share our knowledge, resources, tools, and space to build the capacity of others.
**Collaboration:** We foster a shared learning environment that offers various levels of engagement to honor the creative aspirations of everyone.
## Community Guidelines
We ask that our members:
**Be Respectful:** Our students, members, instructors, Shop Techs, and partners bring with them a rich variety of experiences, perspectives, and aspirations. What brings us together is a shared interest in the process of making things. To create a welcoming, supportive environment, we ask each individual to treat one another with care and openness to diversity of race, gender, orientation, age, identity, and ability.
**Take Responsibility:** Protohaven is built around shared resources – space, tools, knowledge, and the community itself. To preserve these communal assets, each individual is asked to take responsibility for their own actions and to be mindful of how they impact those around them. We are each accountable for ourselves, and don’t expect others to bear the costs of our actions.
**Help Out:** Protohaven is a public charity and is made possible only by people giving more than they take. In this spirit, we ask each individual to find opportunities to help each other, the organization, and our broader community. We also ask each individual to recognize that assistance is not always sought, to seek consent before providing aid, and to provide opportunity for others’ work and discovery.
## Safety Rules
Report all injuries and incidents:
Safe conduct:
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Use the space and equipment safely and leave the space and equipment in clean and working condition.
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Work and behave in a way that protects your own safety and the safety of others.
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Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied and supervised by an adult at all times.
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Ask for help when you are uncertain how to use equipment.
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Safety is your top priority when using the makerspace. If you are not sure what to do, ask.
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Be aware of locations of emergency exits, first aid, fire, and safety equipment.
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Never use a tool unless you have been trained to use it safely and have received the appropriate clearance(s).
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Use a step stool to reach extension cords or tools which are out of reach. Do not climb on tables or chairs to reach for something.
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Do not work when tired, in a hurry, or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or other judgment-altering substances.
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Do not cause a distraction, fool around, or startle anyone while either one of you is using a tool or equipment.
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Use protective gear and dress right.
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Do not wear loose-fitting clothing around moving or rotating machinery.
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Remove ties, jewelry, lanyards, etc., especially around moving or rotating machinery.
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Tie back long hair.
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Wear suitable gloves when handling hot objects or sharp-edged items. Do not wear gloves around spinning equipment.
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Wear goggles where deemed necessary.
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Wear appropriate ear protection when using or around loud equipment.
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Obey special machine guidelines when available.
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Clean up after yourself; leave the area clean and tidy.
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Clean and return all tools to where you got them.
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Shut off and unplug machines when cleaning.
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Never use a rag near moving machinery.
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Use a brush, hook, or a special tool to remove chips, shavings, etc., from the work area. Never use your hands.
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Keep fingers clear of the point of operation of machines by using special tools or devices, such as push sticks, hooks, pliers, etc.
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Keep the floor around machinery clean, dry, and free from trip hazards.
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Clean up spills immediately and put a chair or cone over them if they are wet enough to cause someone to slip.