Policy MemberGuests

Freeside Atlanta Member Guests Policy Approved: 2013-MAY-04

Members are free to bring guests to Freeside. While hosting a guest, the member must remain present at Freeside. You may only leave a guest at Freeside if another member present voluntarily/willingly assumes the duties of host. Member access cards/codes/passwords/keys are never to be given to a guest.

Members have a responsibility to:

• inform their guests about risks at Freeside
• know the locations of safety equipment (fire extinguishers, first aid, exits, etc.)
• inform their guests about Freeside rules and policies
• supervise the conduct of their guests
• never leave a guest alone in the space (without a member host), or allow a guest into a secured or dangerous area without member supervision

Guests have a responsibility to:

• sign the liability waiver
• only operate machinery under supervision of a member
• follow safety rules for the workshop (i.e. eye protection)
• abide by all Freeside rules and policies

The following rules only apply to member guests:

• Guests are not allowed to sleep at Freeside except in the case of a scheduled all-night Freeside project
• Guests are never allowed to remove tools, equipment, or supplies from Freeside without prior approval from an officer or director