Code of Conduct & Other Documents
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Code of Conduct
The Honolulu Kūpuna Shed (HKS) offers safe physical and supportive social environments for members to gather, work, teach, learn and seek fellowship with like-minded individuals.
- Safety is number one! Work safely and obey all safety rules as currently adopted.
- Have fun, make other members feel safe and welcome, and treat other members fairly and with respect.
- Members are expected to conduct themselves in a courteous and considerate manner toward other HKS members. The HKS will not tolerate bullying, violence, physical or verbal aggression or infringements on the rights of others. The use of illegal drugs and consumption of alcohol is not permitted in the Shed at any time except for special events at the specific discretion of the Board of Directors.
- As the Shed is an entirely volunteer organization, members are expected to contribute some of their time in support of the operations and maintenance of the Shed and its equipment and work on community projects.
- No commercial activities including the manufacture or repair of items for personal financial gain is permitted.
- No smoking inside the Shed nor within 20 feet of the entrances.
- Act in the best interests of the Shed without personal agendas. Check the ego at the door.
- Clean up after yourself, always. There are no housekeepers in the Shed.
- Do not hesitate to ask for guidance from others. We are a community.
- See something, say something. Report all safety and conduct concerns.
Any member violating this Code of Conduct, or behaving in a manner deemed detrimental to the HKS may be suspended or expelled from the HKS as determined by the Board.
Assumption of Risk, Consent, Waiver, Release and Indemnity Agreement
All members of the Honolulu Kūpuna Shed must have a signed waiver on file.
Honolulu Kūpuna Shed Shop and Safety Rules
- All members must sign in and wear their name badge.
- Safety glasses must be worn at all times while not in the social areas of the Shed floor.
- Personal hearing protection is recommended for use with power tools. Audio earbuds and headphones are NOT permitted in the shed.
- Proper attire must be worn at all times. (Loose or dangling clothing, hair, or jewelry and open-toed shoes are not allowed.)
- Members must complete orientation and safety training before they will be permitted to use certain tools.
- Members may not work with tools alone in the Shed.
- Members may only use machines and power tools for which have been qualified.
- Members may use the Shed to work on personal projects provided that: a. The projects are NOT for personal financial gain; and b. Members are expected to contribute some of their time in support of the operations and maintenance of the Shed and its equipment and work on community projects.
- Members may only take tools out of the Shed with the permission of an HKS Board Member.
- Members must clean up benches, sawdust and debris created by any tool use, including the floor around the equipment. Hand and small power tools used must be away before leaving the Shed.
- No cutting or sanding of treated wood (green tint) wood in the Shed.
- Re-used wood is to be used with caution. Wood with painted or heavy finishes and which may have screws or nails are not to be used with stationary equipment-belt sanders, planers or jointers. Use hand held sanders or strip finish first. Confirm with Member on Duty.
- Members should refrain from talking to or distracting anyone while either is using powered tools or equipment.
- Members are to treat fellow members with courtesy and respect.
- No smoking on the property.
- No use of tools after consuming alcohol.
Members failing to comply with these rules may lose Shed tool privileges or membership.
By-Laws
To read, please download all of the governing by-laws for the Honolulu Kūpuna Shed by clicking the button below: