A Safety Checkout is a process by which members get approved to use a power tool or other piece of equipment. This is an option for those who are experienced with the use of power tools to get approval to use them. If there is a tool that a new member does not know how to use, they are required to take a class or receive training from another member before using the tool.

Trying to figure out on your own how to use a dangerous power tool or sensitive piece of equipment is not allowed and could cause personal injury or damage to the equipment. The risks with each tool are not always obvious, and you don't know the risks that you don't know.

How to Arrange a Safety Checkout

Currently Safety Checkouts are scheduled through the General Manager.

You can fill out this form to request to schedule one: Safety Checkout Form.

How to Do a Safety Checkout

Apply to help with safety checkouts by filling out the last question in our Safety Checkout Scheduling Form.

Safety checkout ratings are done through this form: Safety Checkout Rating.

How to Prepare for a Safety Checkout

Read the manual! Here on the wiki we have pages dedicated to the large power tools that require a safety checkout. Read up on them beforehand to brush up on your safety knowledge and learn about the specific features of our equipment.