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This is the list of every Waukesha Makerspace policy the board has adopted, is drafting, or plans to write. Only Adopted policies have their own page in this book. A policy in draft or planned is not in force yet. Policy Status Non-Discrimination Adopted 2026-...

Adopted by the Board of Directors of Waukesha Makerspace Inc on July 21, 2026 (vote 9-0). Also published at https://waukeshamakers.com/non-discrimination-policy. Waukesha Makerspace Inc is committed to providing a welcoming, inclusive, and respectful environme...

The Minor Safety Policy (Minors in Hazardous Work Areas) was adopted by the Board of Directors on July 21, 2026 (vote 9-0), on the condition that a clause be added giving the board the final say to approve exceptions case by case. That clause has since been ad...

These rules apply to every member and every visit. They are covered at orientation, and they are here so you can look them up any time. Prohibited activities No making guns or gun parts. No sleeping at the space. No illegal activities of any kind. No personal ...

Waukesha Makerspace offers several types of storage to help members manage ongoing projects and materials. All storage options (lockers, pallet racking and floor space) are available only to members who rent storage through the makerspace. Current storage opti...

The conference room is a shared gathering and recreational space for members. For what is in the room and what it is used for, see Conference Room in Facility Operations. This page covers the rules. Casual use Any member may use the conference room at any time...

This page will explain who owns what you make at WMI, how designs and files shared in the space or on Discord may be reused, and how to credit other members when you build on their work. This page is being written. The original wiki page was lost, and no curre...

This page will set out the expectations for the WMI Discord server: how members are expected to treat each other there, what belongs in which channel, and how moderation works. Discord is WMI's primary place for help, updates and connecting with other members,...

This page will explain what happens when a shop rule is broken, how disagreements between members are resolved, and how a member can appeal a decision. It will summarize the Enforcement, Conflict Resolution and Appeals policy, which is listed as Planned in the...

Tools break, especially well-loved shared ones. What matters is that the next person does not find out the hard way. When to take a tool out of service Stop using a tool and take it out of service if it: is damaged (cracked guard, frayed or cut cord, missing p...

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 ...

This page will cover what to do when a tornado warning or other severe weather is issued while you are at the makerspace: where to shelter inside the building, how to shut down equipment safely, and when it is safe to leave. This page is being written. No torn...

Please report every accident, injury and near-miss, however small. Reports are not about blame. They tell us which tools, habits or setups need attention before someone gets hurt. What to report Accidents and injuries, from a cut that needed a bandage to anyth...

A makerspace has plenty of fuel (sawdust, wood, rags, finishes) and plenty of heat (welders, grinders, lasers, soldering irons, 3D printer hotends). This page covers the habits that keep those two apart. Fire extinguishers Fire extinguisher locations are point...

This page will cover how to handle the finishes, resins, solvents, gases and adhesives used in the shop, and where to find the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for each product: what is in it, the PPE it needs, how to store it, and what to do after a spill or exposure....

Fine dust and fumes are the hazards you cannot always see. Several areas of the shop produce them, and they drift into the rest of the building if they are not controlled at the source. Wood dust The Wood Shop has dust collection. Turn it on and connect it whe...

Electrical safety The City of Waukesha Fire Department inspects the space every year. These are the everyday rules that keep us safe and in line with the fire code. No multi-plug adapters. Plug-in adapters that turn one outlet into several (cube taps, splitter...

These are the habits that apply everywhere in the shop, no matter which area you are working in. They are covered at New Member Orientation; this page is the written version. Before you use any tool Get trained first. All corded tools require training before u...