[mch2022-orga] Children during buildup

[Ralph Willekes]

Hi!

During buildup a generator needs to be placed at the south point of
Snowden, so it won't be a place where it's always 100% safe for kids.

But we will be extra careful when we put the genset there.

benadski

Op do 30 jun. 2022 18:55 schreef Elger Jonker via Orga <
orga at lists.mch2022.org>:

> Hi all,
>
> The assumption being made here is that the site would be child-free if MCH
> folks don't bring children. This is not the case. It will not be child-free
> as scouting groups occupy Babbage, Boole, Clarke, Lovelace, Rhodes field
> and the avonturenhuis. We cannot change this. But we can warn and prepare.
>
> Drivers (of heavy equipment) have to take in account appropriate speed and
> safety precautions. They must be aware that there is a risk of children on
> site, groups walking over the terrain and so on. "Children on site" signs
> will be placed and handed out.
>
> We can reduce the risk for the "hacker kids" by not allowing them at all.
> But we can also just have them far out of sight of heavy equipment and
> supervised, which will make them an insignificant risk compared to the
> other kids. As long as the hacker kids stay at the south of Snowden field
> or at Zuse, this will work out. Kids <12 are banned at any other field and
> cannot roam free in any form at any time during the restricted time period.
> So also not at the main harbor. The restrictions would be in effect until
> the 20th and from the 28th. Ofc the deal is still that when you're on the
> terrain at buildup time, you're helping with the buildup, which implies a
> balance.
>
> Kids 12 - 18 can work with supervision of a caretaker/parent. The high-viz
> rule applies to anyone of our organization on the field during buildup and
> teardown: always wear one, especially when moving. We have ordered a ton of
> these vests, but please bring your own as well to be sure you'll have one.
>
> So basically: set up a /tmp/camp at Snowden / Zuse and keep your kids safe.
>
> Regards,
> Elger / Stitch
>
>
>
> > On Jun 20, 2022, at 00:50, Sebastian Oort via Orga <
> orga at lists.mch2022.org> wrote:
> >
> > Hi everyone, another mail with a proposal after a talk with team Onsite
> logistics (the people who drive the really big machines) and terrain on the
> subject of when kids are allowed on field.
> >
> > ====
> > Although we love child labour as much as everyones, buildup is quite
> unsafe for kids. Last time (2017) we had a few scares involving children,
> which we do not want to repeat. Therefor we came up with the following
> timeline:
> >
> > Thursday July 14, up to and including Tuesday July 19 (day -2) kids < 12
> are NOT allowed on field. Kids older than 12 helping out with a
> parent/caretaker nearby are allowed, but be very aware that the entire
> field is not a place to explore and play. They MUST wear a high-vis at all
> times when outside their tent, even during non-working hours. If the child
> is not helping out, they should be in a designated safe area (to be
> determined by team Terrain) where Manitous and other heavy equipment will
> not roam. If a parent/caretaker fails in their task of keeping the child
> out of harms way, they will be asked to leave the field and come back on
> day -1 at the earliest.
> >
> > Tuesday 19 we expect the last mayor deliveries (Boels Party stuff, big
> things with tables and chairs etc) and that requires a lot of Manitou
> Manouvering from Manduca and his crew.
> >
> > Wednesday 20 - Day -1 should be the first day we allow kids < 12 on the
> field. This is the day village buildup is probably beginning, but i can’t
> find the details on their wiki page. This day and the next few days we’ll
> still be seeing the Manitous graze the fields but hopefully at a slower
> speed and with guidance from a lookout.
> > ====
> >
> > Please let me know what you think and if this matches your timelines,
> I’m also looking for feedback on phrasing. I’m maybe too blunt or not blunt
> enough.
> >
> > Sebastius / Bas
> >
> >
> >
> >
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