Maker Works and COVID-19
Last Update 6/29/2021
What We Know
While the COVID-19 pandemic is still ongoing, our local community is currently doing well. According to the MI Safe Start Map, Washtenaw County test results for COVID have consistently been in the “Low” category for over a month. The State of Michigan has rescinded the many of the COVID Pandemic rulings regarding gatherings and masks for most places. We have dropped many of the temporary changes, but are adopting some for the long term to help maintain a healthier shop community in the years forward. Please read on for details.
Regarding COVID, Maker Works largely follows the Washtenaw County Guidance for Businesses & Organizations.
Maker Works resumed our normal hours on Tuesday, September 8, 2020
Monday - Thursday: 1pm - 9pm
Friday: 9am - 6pm
Saturday - Sunday: 10am - 4pm
Changes at Maker Works
Before entering:
Please stay home if you are sick, especially if the symptoms match up with COVID-19.
We will happily extend your membership or reschedule a class, just let us know.
This is for your own safety (using tools while fatigued is dangerous) and also the safety of others.
Unvaccinated individuals should wear a mask (cloth or non-vented N95)
Masks have benefits beyond COVID, particularly if you’re spending time in the wood or metal shops.
We continue to sell masks, let us know if you would like one.
On entering each time (excluding visits to your vehicle):
We encourage everyone to wash their hands.
On entering first time each day:
Sign in at the front desk, this helps us communicate more effectively.
If needed, sign updated section 2 waiver
While here:
Wear a mask when appropriate.
All the time if unvaccinated,
While attending classes,
And as recommended based on your work.
Safety Glasses, Welding Helmets, and Hearing Protection go through a disinfection process.
When done using yours, place the items into a grey ‘Disinfection’ containers.
Large tools have optional instructions on how to clean/disinfect them.
Capacity
We are not monitoring our shop capacity.
We have yet to make a decision to resume large gatherings.
Other Changes You'll See Around the Shop:
No-touch hand sanitizers are located around the shop (not a substitute for hand washing!)
Each laser now has its own room (yea!!)
A new ozone cabinet for bulk disinfection of Safety Glasses, Welding Helmets, and Hearing Protection.
Bathroom disinfecting processes
Protective equipment sanitizing (safety glasses, hearing protection)
No touch door opener on some doors
Memberships
All memberships are on hold as of March 23, and will start back up when you come in the first time. So if you're not comfortable yet coming in, no worries—your membership is waiting for you. No need to call—next time you're in, we can sort it out. You can choose to either:
start a new membership and have the held days added to it
resume your membership for the number of days held