Emergency Information

In an emergency, call 911

Dial 911 for any fire, serious injury or other emergency. Do not wait to ask permission or to reach a board member first.

Give the dispatcher this address:

Waukesha Makerspace 2111 S West Ave, Unit 58 Waukesha, WI 53189

Evacuate when in doubt

Leave the building for a fire, a chemical spill, or any other hazardous condition. Help others out if you can do so safely, and do not go back in for tools or projects.

To be confirmed: the outdoor meeting point after an evacuation.

Exits

The building has a front door and a rear door. Emergency exits are pointed out during the New Member Orientation tour. Know the nearest exit to wherever you are working, and keep every exit and the path to it clear.

Fire extinguishers

Extinguisher locations are also shown on the orientation tour. Never block one. For how to use an extinguisher and when not to, see Shop Safety: Fire Safety and Hot Work.

First aid kit

The first aid kit is near the restroom. If you use supplies from it, report what you used so it can be restocked.

AED

To be confirmed: whether the space has an AED (automated external defibrillator), and where it is kept.

After an emergency

Once everyone is safe, report what happened, including injuries, near-misses and any extinguisher or first aid use. See Shop Safety: Incident and Near-Miss Reporting.

For severe weather, see Shop Safety: Severe Weather and Tornado Shelter.