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== Lab Areas Cleanliness & Organization ==
== Lab Areas Cleanliness & Organization ==
The rule at Fat Cat Fab Lab is to “leave it better than you found it”. It is everyone's duty to put away items accidentally left out and regularly clean the space. Little messes can snowball into big messes quickly!
The rule at Fat Cat Fab Lab is to “leave it better than you found it”. It is everyone's duty to put away items accidentally left out by others and regularly clean the space. Little messes can snowball into big messes quickly!
* When you are done using a workspace, you '''must''' clean up all dust and debris and store '''all''' tools in the vicinity properly
If you use a work area often, it is '''your duty as a member''' to help organize tools or improve storage space in the area.

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* If you are the last one to work in a space, you are responsible for anything left out even if you might not have been the one who left it that way
When entering a workspace to work, you should:
** caveat: please photograph and report any big pre-existing messes to the appropriate Slack channel
* Photograph and report any big pre-existing messes to the appropriate Slack channel for further investigation.
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* Members must budget their time in the space to include clean up. No excuses.
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** To rectify any large messes, Members may be charged a $50 cleaning fee ($50/hr if more than 1 hour needed) and/or incur strikes against their 'good standing'.
* Members should take at least one walkthrough everywhere they might have been to make sure power is off and all is back in order before leaving
* Prepare the space with drop cloths and/or containment systems (e.g. the 'spray booth') when applicable.
* If you use a work area often, it is '''your duty as a member''' to help organize tools or improve storage space in the area.
* Attach and turn on vacuums and any other dust collection systems.
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* To rectify any large messes left behind, Members may be charged a $50 cleaning fee ($50/hr if more than 1 hour needed) and/or incur strikes against their 'good standing'.
** Check vacuum is working properly and replace/empty the bag/container if needed.

When you are done working in a space, ''you must'':
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* Budget time to include clean up. No excuses.
* Sweep and vacuum all dust and debris on the tables and floor.
* Put away ''all tools'' properly (that are not currently in use by another member).
* Tidy up and place signage on any project that must be left to dry.
* Turn off all fans & lights and close open windows if needed.
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* If you are the last person, '''you are responsible for everything''' even if you didn't create the mess or leave tools out.

Before leaving FCFL, you should:
* Walk through ''everywhere'' you might have been to verify all is in order.
* Double check all equipment, fans, and lights that should be off are indeed off.


== Working in the Space ==
== Working in the Space ==
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