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===Emergency? Call 911===
===Emergency? Call 911===
* Our address is 525 E. Liberty St., Ann Arbor, MI 48104
* You are at All Hands Active
* Our address is 255 E. Liberty St. Suite 225, Ann Arbor, MI 48104.  It is on the corner of E. Liberty St. and S. Fifth Ave. in downtown Ann Arbor.
* We are in the basement, just below the Afternoon Delight Cafe.
* When it is possible to safely do so, notify the Board of Directors at board@allhandsactive.org


===I am worried for my own or other's safety===
# '''Avoid putting yourself or others in harms way'''
# Someone is using or threatening violence: Get to safety and '''call 911'''
## When the situation is over and you are safe, please send an email to board@allhandsactive.org
# There are gas leaks, severe flooding, uncontrollable fire, etc.: please alert any others nearby, evacuate the building immediately, and '''call 911''' when it is safe to do so.
## When the situation is over and you are safe, please send an email to board@allhandsactive.org
# Someone appears to not be using a tool safely: if you can, help them to use it safely, or help them find someone who knows how.


===I am worried for my own, or others safety===
===Someone has stolen/is attempting to steal stuff===
# If this is because
# In progress?
## Someone is using or threatening violence: Get to safety and '''call 911'''
## Tell them the item is not for sale/can't be borrowed, and to ask you if they have any questions.
### When the situation is over and you are safe, please call Josh or Nate, and follow up with an email to board@allhandsactive.com
## If they do not return the items, tell them you will call the cops.  Try to get a good description of the person, but do not put yourself in danger.  
## There are gas leaks, severe flooding, uncontrollable fire, etc., please leave the building immediately and '''call 911'''
## If they still don't stop and you think the item is of significant value, do not intervene, but '''call 911''', then email board@allhandsactive.org when it is safe to do so.
### When the situation is over and you are safe, please call Josh or Nate, and follow up with an email to board@allhandsactive.com
## If they still don't stop and you think the item is of low value, do not intervene, but email board@allhandsactive.org when it is safe to do so.
## Someone is not using a tool safely, help them do it safely.
 
 
===Someone is behaving erratically / stealing stuff===
# If you believe someone is trying to steal stuff:
## Tell them the item is not for sale/can't be borrowed, and to let you know if they have any questions.
## If they do not return the items, tell them you will call the cops.  
## If they still don't stop, 'call 911'
## '''Do not do anything that would put you or others in harms way'''
## '''Do not do anything that would put you or others in harms way'''
# As soon as you have a few minutes of free time, please shoot an email to board@allhandsactive.com. Make sure to include:
# Are they gone? As soon as safely possible, please remember to email board@allhandsactive.org.
## What time it was
## If the property of someone ELSE was taken, please include contact information for that person!
## Who was there / at the shop
## Include details as noted in [[:File:Shoplifterdescription.pdf|this document]]
## What was taken / attempted to be taken
## Description of the individual(s) involved in the theft
## If the property of someone ELSE was taken, please include contact information for that person


===We have three safety kits throughout AHA===
===Keep AHA safe by===
* By the Front Desk
* If you have long hair, keep it tied back when you are around power tools.
* Hanging from the Hand Tool Wall
* If you are unsure about how to use a tool, ask someone for help.
* In the Loud Noise Room
* Only use tools you have completed training with.
* Much thanks to Ana, who has helped us significantly in this area.
* Only using tools you are comfortable with.
 
* Help others when you see them doing unsafe things.
 
* Wear safety goggles or glasses around when around power tools.
===Additional safety items in the Loud Noise Room===
===Safety Gear!===
* By the Front Entrance
====Additional Safety Gear in the Loud Noise Room====
* Safety Glasses
* Safety Glasses
* Gloves
* Gloves
* Masks
* Masks
 
====Fire Extinguishers====
 
* In the main area
===Keep AHA safe by===
* In the Loud Noise Room
* Only use tools you have completed training with.
* On the soldering table
* Only using tools you are comfortable with
* Helping others when you see them doing unsafe things
* Wearing Goggles whenever power tools are in use
 
 
===Fire Extinguishers===
* One at the Electronics Workbench
* One in the Loud Noise Room
* One just outside the bathrooms

Latest revision as of 17:22, 16 December 2023


Emergency? Call 911

  • You are at All Hands Active
  • Our address is 255 E. Liberty St. Suite 225, Ann Arbor, MI 48104. It is on the corner of E. Liberty St. and S. Fifth Ave. in downtown Ann Arbor.
  • We are in the basement, just below the Afternoon Delight Cafe.
  • When it is possible to safely do so, notify the Board of Directors at board@allhandsactive.org

I am worried for my own or other's safety

  1. Avoid putting yourself or others in harms way
  2. Someone is using or threatening violence: Get to safety and call 911
    1. When the situation is over and you are safe, please send an email to board@allhandsactive.org
  3. There are gas leaks, severe flooding, uncontrollable fire, etc.: please alert any others nearby, evacuate the building immediately, and call 911 when it is safe to do so.
    1. When the situation is over and you are safe, please send an email to board@allhandsactive.org
  4. Someone appears to not be using a tool safely: if you can, help them to use it safely, or help them find someone who knows how.

Someone has stolen/is attempting to steal stuff

  1. In progress?
    1. Tell them the item is not for sale/can't be borrowed, and to ask you if they have any questions.
    2. If they do not return the items, tell them you will call the cops. Try to get a good description of the person, but do not put yourself in danger.
    3. If they still don't stop and you think the item is of significant value, do not intervene, but call 911, then email board@allhandsactive.org when it is safe to do so.
    4. If they still don't stop and you think the item is of low value, do not intervene, but email board@allhandsactive.org when it is safe to do so.
    5. Do not do anything that would put you or others in harms way
  2. Are they gone? As soon as safely possible, please remember to email board@allhandsactive.org.
    1. If the property of someone ELSE was taken, please include contact information for that person!
    2. Include details as noted in this document

Keep AHA safe by

  • If you have long hair, keep it tied back when you are around power tools.
  • If you are unsure about how to use a tool, ask someone for help.
  • Only use tools you have completed training with.
  • Only using tools you are comfortable with.
  • Help others when you see them doing unsafe things.
  • Wear safety goggles or glasses around when around power tools.

Safety Gear!

  • By the Front Entrance

Additional Safety Gear in the Loud Noise Room

  • Safety Glasses
  • Gloves
  • Masks

Fire Extinguishers

  • In the main area
  • In the Loud Noise Room
  • On the soldering table