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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...

Personal protective equipment (PPE) is required in the shop. Use the PPE that fits the tool and the job every time, even for "just one quick cut". To be confirmed: what PPE the shop provides, where it is kept, and what members are expected to bring themselves....

You are allowed to work alone at the makerspace. Many memberships include 24/7 access, so there will be times when you are the only person in the building. If you are doing something that could be dangerous, we strongly encourage you to: Let someone know you a...

On 2026-07-21 the Board of Directors adopted the Minor Safety Policy (Minors in Hazardous Work Areas). This page is a short summary. The policy itself is the official text; see Policies: Minor Safety Policy. To be confirmed: the full adopted policy text is not...

What needs a check-off All corded tools require training before use. That covers every power tool and machine in the shop. Even experienced makers must be trained. Our equipment is often modified from its factory state, and training is where you get the inside...

The rule of thumb is simple: if it plugs in, you need training before you use it. This page points you to the right place for each area. To see which tools exist and whether a tool is marked as needing training, look it up in Atlas at https://atlas.waukeshamak...

The makerspace is run entirely by volunteers, and that includes training. We need members to lead trainings and check-offs, and teaching a tool is one of the best ways to give back and meet people. Who can check someone off In Journeyman, a certification on a ...

Why every tool gets checked before use We are hackers at heart. Equipment at the makerspace may have been modified beyond its factory state, adjusted by the last person who used it, or worn in ways that are not obvious. So the rule is: Always assume the equipm...

Use these whenever you make something with the Waukesha Makerspace name on it: flyers, social posts, signs, slides, merchandise. For apps and websites, the colors, fonts and dark-mode palette come from the @waukeshamakerspace/design-tokens package. That packa...