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Our people are important to the success of the Umina Beach Men’s Shed. Our group of patrons are all committed to promoting the best outcomes for Umina Beach Men’s Shed. The Men’s Shed movement helps to strengthen communities and bring men together to facilitate positive lifestyle choices and outcomes.
Application form available for download at the bottom of this page.
Information for New Members
Explanation of Shed Structure & Purpose:
Type of work done: – As a community funded and supported Shed we will give priority to appropriate projects that benefit our community. The Shed will and does support members working on individual projects and, where at all possible, provide help as requested
Description of jobs & responsibilities: – The Shed is set up to provide equipment for Woodwork, Metalwork and organic gardening projects. If a member wishes to engage in projects of a different nature the Shed Management Committee, in consultation with members will decide as to its viability.
Hours of Operation: – The Shed will be open between 9.0 to 12.00 on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.
Policies & Procedures:
When in the workshop, covered footwear must be worn:- Loose clothing and long hair is a potential hazard near rotating machinery therefore appropriate attire must be worn to prevent self-harm.
Log in/Log out: – for insurance and safety reasons members are required to sign an attendance sheet on arrival and sign out on leaving the premises. Members are also required to wear their name badge while on the premises and hang it on the badge rack before they leave the premises.
Drug & alcohol misuse – The Shed prohibits the use of illicit drugs while working on its premises. Alcohol is prohibited while working in the Shed, however, on social occasions when the use of tools and machines has ceased, its consumption is allowed in moderation. Members and guests who over indulge may be asked to cease consumption and/or leave the premises.
Smoking: – Due the amount of combustible/flammable materials in and around the work areas, smoking within the Shed premises and any area where work is being undertaken for and on behalf of the Shed is prohibited. The law does not permit smoking in food preparation areas or where it causes interference to other Shed members that may suffer respiratory conditions.
Jobs /Projects brought to the Shed: Due to the limited storage space available at the Shed any job or project brought to the Shed by a member must be taken home by that member at the end of each day.
Key Personnel and their Roles:
The Umina Beach Men’s Shed Inc is administered by a Volunteer Management Committee elected from current financial members.
The Shed Supervisor – is responsible for the overall day-to-day operation of the Shed. He will be responsible for the training in, safe operation of machines and hand tools. The Supervisor will also oversee the maintenance of machines and equipment and the safe conduct of members and guests. Please respect his role.
Financial members – have rights to make recommendations regarding the ongoing operation of their Shed. This Shed belongs to the members and is a community workshop operated for the benefit of its members.
Shed Facilities:
These consist of :- eating areas
work areas – tools, machinery & equipment
office and computing areas
The security of members personal items, or materials, brought to the Shed is their responsibility.
Training for Members:
First Aid, Fire and Emergency Procedures: The Shed Supervisor and several members are trained in emergency First Aid procedures. The Shed is equipped with several strategically placed First Aid Kits ready for emergency use together with an AED (automatic external defribrillator).
An Emergency Evacuation Plan– is displayed on the Shed Notice Board and in the 2 work areas.
Workshop Safety Practices:– all members will be instructed in workshop safety practices and the safe use of power tools and equipment. An individual Safety Training Register is filed for every Shed member. Given the limited physical and/or intellectual capabilities of members it may not be safe for some to operate certain machines. This will be discussed with individual members as the need arises.
Safety Notices – are displayed at appropriate locations either adjacent to or on the equipment advising members of the safe use of that machine.
Data Safety Sheets: relating to the safe handling of Hazardous Materials are available from the Umina Beach Men’s Shed filing cabinet housed in the Office.
Workplace Health & Safety:
The Legislation with respect to Workplace Health and Safety Requirements does apply to the Men’s Shed. Its purpose is to provide a safe environment for every member and it is essential that everyone plan to ensure their actions are indeed safe for themselves and any bystanders.
Consultation & Communication: – It is an expectation that all members will be responsible for safety in the Shed. All members have a right and a responsibility to draw issues to the attention of members if the witness unsafe work practices or see a potential hazard.
Records of Members Information:
Before being accepted as a member of the Umina Beach Men’s Shed everyone is required to complete an Application for Membership Form. This application will seek personal information only as it relates to the member and its possible affects on other Shed members.
Members personal information will only be used as it affects the safe working of the Shed and is kept strictly confidential.