member expectations

The Shed is a community group which runs as a cooperative, rather than a service and, as such, Shed Members are required to share the work maintaining the facilities.

To achieve this, we aim to provide different opportunities so Members can contribute their time to fit in with their personal commitments. We regularly display jobs that need doing in our reception and we encourage Members to talk with the Duty Manager about these. Look out too for our next ‘working bee’.

Support with maintaining the facilities and giving consideration to others helps us to build a happy, productive and safe Shed community. Please therefore remember to:

work cooperatively and consider the effects you may be imposing on others, such as sound, dust and access

spend time helping to maintain and care for our equipment and facilities as if they were their own

be tidy and respect the work of others in maintaining the workshop areas

work safely by using safety equipment and following the safety guidelines

To ensure a safe working environment for everyone

You must be a current Member of the Shed to use the equipment

You must have read and signed the Health and Safety policy* prior to working in the Workshop

There must be a minimum of two members on site at all times during hours of operation and have access to a phone

Use PPE (ear muffs, eye protection, enclosed footwear etc) in the workshop when operating machinery at all times

If you are unfamiliar with machinery ask the Duty Manager and he will personally help, or he will direct you to someone who can

If you see someone using machinery in an unsafe way tell them or the Duty Manager or both. Let's keep everyone safe!

Report any damage or accident to the day supervisor immediately and recorded in incident register. We're not looking to blame and shame, we just want to keep stay safe

Don’t eat or drink outside the lunch or office areas

Smoking is not allowed anywhere in or around the Shed

Members must not operate equipment under the influence of drugs including alcohol

*This requirement has been superseded with a ‘Shed Induction’ when Members renew their membership or new when new Members join.

shed helpers

Whilst sometimes it is handy to have a friend come along to help you with your projects, we ask that Members don’t allow their helpers to use the Shed’s power tools or machinery. The Committee have now agreed to joint Membership fees of $200 should you have a partner who wants to join the Shed fun :)

For more guidance on staying safe and well, have a chat with our Health and Safety Rep or check out our Health and Safety page.