Merge pull request #659 from srobo/pit-rules

Add pit rules and update them for SR2025

Author: Alexbruvv

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     #  title: Safety Regulations
     - url: /rules/archive
       title: Game Rules Archive
+    - url: /rules/pit_rules
+      title: Pit Rules
   - url: /kit/
     title: Kit
     tree:

rules/pit_rules.md

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+---
+layout: page
+title: Pit Rules
+---
+
+# Pit Rules
+
+In order to ensure everybody remains safe at the competitions, there are a few rules we require everyone to adhere to whilst in the venue.
+
+To provide a safe environment in which to use tools, we have a dedicated tools area, which offers additional PPE and equipment to clamp down your work.
+
+## General Rules
+
+- No battery charging in the pits.
+  Visit Helpdesk to swap discharged batteries for charged ones
+- No running inside the venue, especially when carrying your robot or anything sharp
+- Keep the floor area in your pits clear, as much as possible, especially when your pit is unattended
+- Avoid blocking or restricting walkways
+- Drinks or other liquids must have lids
+- Do not damage the tables or the venue
+
+## Tools Rules
+
+- Take all necessary precautions and consider your surroundings before using a tool.
+  The use of gloves and eye protection, where appropriate, is strongly encouraged
+- Tools must be made safe when unattended — disconnect power sources, cover sharp edges etc.
+- Robots must have their batteries removed before tools are used
+- Robot batteries are not allowed in the dedicated tools area. These should be left in pits whilst working in the dedicated tools area
+- Only permitted tools may be used in the venue. See below for details on what these are and where these can be used
+
+### Permitted tools
+
+For any queries on specific tools, please speak to Helpdesk.
+
+Though not an exhaustive list, you are permitted to use the following tools within your pits:
+
+- Screwdrivers
+- Hand tools — see below for specific tools that can only be used in the dedicated tools area
+- Electric soldering irons — these must be used with a soldering mat and with suitable eye protection, both of which can be collected from Helpdesk
+- Scalpels/craft knives — these must be sheathed when not in use and only used on a cutting mat
+- 3D printers
+
+Some tools can **only** be used within the dedicated tools area; these include:
+
+- Drills
+- Saws
+- Files and sanding tools
+- Chisels
+- Any other tools that produce dust or fumes
+
+Some tools are **not permitted** to be used anywhere within the venue; these include:
+
+- Any tools that present a significant hazard to nearby individuals
+- Any tools that are neither manually-powered nor powered by electricity
+
+## Robot Rules
+
+- Robots must be safely immobilised before being carried around the venue
+- The power switch must be on top of your robot and accessible whenever the robot is powered