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== Rules & Expectations ==
 
== Rules & Expectations ==
  
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* All visits to the space '''must be scheduled in Skedda''' - our online scheduling system.
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* Our '''mask requirements follow APH recommendations''' and vary depending on what stage we are in.  See details below in [https://wiki.asmbly.org/index.php/Covid_Policies#Stages_in_Austin.27s_COVID-19_Risk-Based_Guidelines Stages in Austin's COVID-19 Risk-Based Guidelines]. To verify what stage Austin is currently in, visit their website [https://www.austintexas.gov/page/covid-19-risk-based-guidelines here].
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** If you have NOT made a reservation via Skedda, you are NOT allowed to enter the space.
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** Note:  Many of our members use Gill Masks<ref>https://www.gillmask.com/</ref>.
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* (Optional) You may wear a close-fitting mask if you wish, however as of 6/27/21 this is no longer required for those who are fully vaccinated.
 
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** Note: For many of the specialities practiced in our space, such as woodworking, respirators or face masks are strongly recommended as a general protection. Many of our members use Gill Masks<ref>https://www.gillmask.com/</ref>.  Anyone who is not fully vaccinated<ref>https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/fully-vaccinated.html#:~:text=In%20general%2C%20people%20are%20considered%20fully%20vaccinated%3A&text=2%20weeks%20after%20their%20second,as%20Johnson%20%26%20Johnson's%20Janssen%20vaccine</ref> should continue to wear a mask.
 
 
*'''No food''' in the workshop areas.
 
*'''No food''' in the workshop areas.
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** Closed drinks are permitted in all areas of the space, however food is restricted to the lounge only.
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** Closed drinks are permitted in all areas of the space, however food is restricted to the multipurpose room only.
 
* '''Stay home if you don’t feel well, if you have potentially been exposed, or if you have any of the symptoms of COVID-19''' disease including but not limited to fever, rash, vomiting, diarrhea, shortness of breath, cough, loss of sense of taste or smell.
 
* '''Stay home if you don’t feel well, if you have potentially been exposed, or if you have any of the symptoms of COVID-19''' disease including but not limited to fever, rash, vomiting, diarrhea, shortness of breath, cough, loss of sense of taste or smell.
  
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== Guest Policy ==
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== Stages in Austin's COVID-19 Risk-Based Guidelines ==
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To minimize the number of people in the space, we are only allowing '''1 guest per member''' at a time. 
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Asmbly has used Austin-Travis County's COVID-19 Risk-Based Guidelines<ref>https://www.austintexas.gov/page/covid-19-risk-based-guidelines</ref>, as well as many other sources<ref>https://www.austintexas.gov/covid19-orders-rules</ref><ref>https://www.traviscountytx.gov/news/2020/1945-novel-coronavirus-covid-19-information</ref><ref>https://www.dshs.state.tx.us/coronavirus/</ref><ref>https://www.cdc.gov/library/covid19/01152021_covidupdate.html</ref>, for guidance on adjustments to operations during various levels of severity during the pandemic.  The stages have been updated and simplified to low, medium, and high indicating the risk of community transmission.  Below are differences in our operations based on each stage.
  
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Please note the following:
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==== All Stages ====
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The following applies to all stages:
  
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* Members must be present with their guest at all times.
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* Woodshop slots available for booking:  6 (+ artisan workbench)
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* Guest must be listed in Skedda.
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* Members weekly allotted hours: 24
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* Guest must be 13-years-old or older.
 
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* Guest must follow any COVID-19 rules in place.
 
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* Guest must sign the entry waiver.
 
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* Guest cannot use any shop-owned tools; they may help you with your project only.
 
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* Members are responsible for their guest.
 
  
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== Skedda ==
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==== High ====
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To ensure availability of tools and reasonable occupancy levels in the space, all time is scheduled through our private venue in Skedda.  Members receive an invite to create an account for our venue in Skedda via email after completing membership onboarding (see [https://asmbly.org/join-asmbly/ How to Join] on our [https://asmbly.org/ main website] for more info). 
 
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General info about Skedda:
 
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* Facility hours are '''5 AM - 2 AM''', 7 days a week.
 
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* Areas or specific machines in the shop are listed in Skedda as "spaces". 
 
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* Each member may book up to a certain number of hours per week across all workspaces (count resets on Monday).  The number of hours varies based on which stage of Austin-Travis County's Risk-Based Guidelines the city is currently in (see [https://wiki.asmbly.org/index.php/Covid_Policies#Stages_in_Austin.27s_COVID-19_Risk-Based_Guidelines Stages in Austin's COVID-19 Risk-Based Guidelines] for more info).
 
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* You must provide a mobile phone number to complete your booking.  This will not be visible to other members, except the Board of Directors and designated Skedda admins.  This allows us a direct means to contact you in the moment should we need to speak with you during your reservation.
 
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** '''Note:'''  Only your Booking Title is visible to other members in Skedda.
 
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* There are '''multiple slots available for booking the woodshop'''.  There is no difference between them, it simply allows for multiple members to work in the woodshop at the same time.  Members booked for the woodshop at the same time should work together to maintain distance, sanitation, and coordination of shared machinery.
 
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** If you know you will be heavily using a specific tool in the woodshop during your reservation (e.g. router table), feel free to indicate that in the Booking Title field to let other members know.  
 
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** If another member booked concurrently in the woodshop has provided contact information or you wish to reach out to them through Discourse, you may contacting them to game plan in advance how you will work together in the shop.
 
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=== Equipment-specific time limits ===
 
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There are a few machines in the space with high demand which have limits on the length of bookings.  Additionally, we only allow one "active" reservation at a time for these machines.  An "active" reservation is defined as a reservation that will occur at some point in the future.  A second active reservation may be made with "bumpable" in the Booking Title field.  This indicates a soft reservation that another member may bump if they need the time.
 
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* '''Lasers''' - max 3 hours
 
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* '''Wood CNC''' - max 4.5 hours 
 
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===== How to Bump a Reservation =====
 
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Member’s personal contact information is not shared in Skedda unless that member decides to share it in the title of their booking.  If the member has provided a mode of contact and you are comfortable reaching out, you may do so directly.  If a member has not provided their contact information in Skedda, you may also search for them in Discourse and reach out to them directly there. 
 
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If you would prefer not to contact the member directly, you may also email [mailto:membership@asmbly.org membership@asmbly.org] and we will help make the adjustment.  Remember we are a volunteer run organization, so requests will take time to fulfill.  Please give at least 24 hours advance notice when requesting help bumping another member's reservation and wait for confirmation before going to the space.  If another member requests to “bump you” and take your soft reservation, please kindly respect their request.
 
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== Stages in Austin's COVID-19 Risk-Based Guidelines ==
 
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Asmbly has used Austin-Travis County's COVID-19 Risk-Based Guidelines<ref>https://www.austintexas.gov/page/covid-19-risk-based-guidelines</ref>, as well as many other sources<ref>https://www.austintexas.gov/covid19-orders-rules</ref><ref>https://www.traviscountytx.gov/news/2020/1945-novel-coronavirus-covid-19-information</ref><ref>https://www.dshs.state.tx.us/coronavirus/</ref><ref>https://www.cdc.gov/library/covid19/01152021_covidupdate.html</ref>, for guidance on adjustments to operations during various levels of severity during the pandemic.  The stages are numbered from 1 to 5 where 5 indicates the highest risk of community transmission and 1 indicates the lowest risk.  Below are differences in our operations based on each stage.
 
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==== Stage 5 ====
 
 
This stage indicates a high level of community transmission and risk.  The city advises to restrict all activity outside the home to only what is "essential."  Members are encouraged to consider whether their visit to Asmbly is truly essential during this time.
 
This stage indicates a high level of community transmission and risk.  The city advises to restrict all activity outside the home to only what is "essential."  Members are encouraged to consider whether their visit to Asmbly is truly essential during this time.
  
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* Woodshop slots available for booking:  3 (+ artisan workbench)
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* Masks required regardless of vaccination status
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* Max size for in-person events at the space: 4
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* No in-person meetup groups at the space. Classes and work days still permitted.
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* Members weekly allotted hours: 12
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** If you'd like to host a meetup virtually, contact membership@asmbly.org
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* Skedda bookings include 30 minute buffer
 
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==== Stage 4 ====
 
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* Woodshop slots available for booking:  4 (+ artisan workbench)
 
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* Max size for in-person events at the space:  6
 
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* Members weekly allotted hours:  16
 
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* Skedda bookings include 30 minute buffer
 
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==== Stage 3 ====
 
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* Woodshop slots available for booking:  6 (+ artisan workbench)
 
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* Max size for in-person events at the space:  15
 
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** In-person meetups at the space permitted if sponsored by an Asmbly member and approved by the board
 
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* Members weekly allotted hours:  24
 
  
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==== Stage 2 ====
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==== Medium ====
  
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* Woodshop slots available for booking:  6 (+ artisan workbench)
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* Masks optional for those who are fully vaccinated
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* Max size for in-person events at the space:  15
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** Masks encouraged for classes and in-person events
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** In-person meetups at the space permitted if sponsored by an Asmbly member and approved by the board
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* In-person meetups at the space permitted if sponsored by an Asmbly member and approved by the board
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* Members weekly allotted hours:  24
 
  
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==== Low ====
  
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* TBD
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* Masks optional for those who are fully vaccinated
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* In-person meetups at the space permitted if sponsored by an Asmbly member and approved by the board
  
  
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Latest revision as of 02:38, 10 August 2023

Normal operations have been modified during the coronavirus pandemic to maintain safety and compliance at Asmbly. Where conflicts arise in policies documented elsewhere, the versions outlined here take precedence.

Rules & Expectations

  • Our mask requirements follow APH recommendations and vary depending on what stage we are in. See details below in Stages in Austin's COVID-19 Risk-Based Guidelines. To verify what stage Austin is currently in, visit their website here.
    • Note: Many of our members use Gill Masks[1].
  • No food in the workshop areas.
    • Closed drinks are permitted in all areas of the space, however food is restricted to the multipurpose room only.
  • Stay home if you don’t feel well, if you have potentially been exposed, or if you have any of the symptoms of COVID-19 disease including but not limited to fever, rash, vomiting, diarrhea, shortness of breath, cough, loss of sense of taste or smell.

Stages in Austin's COVID-19 Risk-Based Guidelines

Asmbly has used Austin-Travis County's COVID-19 Risk-Based Guidelines[2], as well as many other sources[3][4][5][6], for guidance on adjustments to operations during various levels of severity during the pandemic. The stages have been updated and simplified to low, medium, and high indicating the risk of community transmission. Below are differences in our operations based on each stage.

All Stages

The following applies to all stages:

  • Woodshop slots available for booking: 6 (+ artisan workbench)
  • Members weekly allotted hours: 24

High

This stage indicates a high level of community transmission and risk. The city advises to restrict all activity outside the home to only what is "essential." Members are encouraged to consider whether their visit to Asmbly is truly essential during this time.

  • Masks required regardless of vaccination status
  • No in-person meetup groups at the space. Classes and work days still permitted.
    • If you'd like to host a meetup virtually, contact membership@asmbly.org

Medium

  • Masks optional for those who are fully vaccinated
    • Masks encouraged for classes and in-person events
  • In-person meetups at the space permitted if sponsored by an Asmbly member and approved by the board

Low

  • Masks optional for those who are fully vaccinated
  • In-person meetups at the space permitted if sponsored by an Asmbly member and approved by the board


References:

  1. ↑ https://www.gillmask.com/
  2. ↑ https://www.austintexas.gov/page/covid-19-risk-based-guidelines
  3. ↑ https://www.austintexas.gov/covid19-orders-rules
  4. ↑ https://www.traviscountytx.gov/news/2020/1945-novel-coronavirus-covid-19-information
  5. ↑ https://www.dshs.state.tx.us/coronavirus/
  6. ↑ https://www.cdc.gov/library/covid19/01152021_covidupdate.html
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