EDS - INTRO TO GUILD SAFETY 2026-23

Introduction to Guild Safety

Instructor: Education and Membership Team

Welcome to the Introduction to Guild Safety class. For every Guild member wishing to take Education classes, use the Guild shop for personal projects, or participate in the Community Project sessions, this is a required class, regardless of experience or skill level.

This class is presented by the Education and Membership Team. In addition to important information about shop safety, we will provide an overview of Guild Education, Community Projects and Open Shop programs. You will also learn about how to volunteer because the Guild only succeeds with active volunteers!

Included in the class is a tour of the Guild Shop, introducing the stationary tools and their function.

This class is about 3 hours.

Please include your name in the list of attendees so the Instructor can track attendance and make your Guild shop name badge. It is only visible on the class registration list to other Guild members.

Complete the following before class:

1. Print out and complete the self-evaluation section (left side) of the New Member Experience Assessment/Shop Certification form. Bring the entire form to class.
2. Be sure you have read and then checked the box on your member profile acknowledging that you have read and agreed to the Liability Release form.
3. Read the attached resources and take the Guild Safety Test. Bring your answers to class on paper or a device.

General Safety

Guild Safety Manual

Policy on the Use of Personal Protective Equipment

Material Guidelines

Upon completion of the Intro to the Guild Safety class, you will be directed to:

1. A second beginning class, Getting Started; required for those with little or no experience with portable power tools.

OR

2. Bypass the Getting Started class and start the path to the Shop Certification classes.

• Staying Home When Sick: Members are urged to prioritize their health and the health of others by refraining from attending Guild events when experiencing symptoms of a contagious illness, especially those associated with RSV, flu or COVID-19.