EDS - Intro to Guild Safety 23-6

Introduction to Guild Safety

Instructor: Jeff Hilber

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

Taught by a 35-year career furniture maker, there is something for everyone. For those with little or no woodworking experience, this class is especially for you.

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

This class is about 3-1/2 hours.

Please complete the following before class:

1. Fill out the self-evaluation section of the Evaluation Form. Guild Evaluation Form
2. Print out and bring a signed Liability Release form.
3. Read the Guild Safety Manual and all linked resources below. Take the Test.  

   Bring your answers to class on paper or a device. Make sure you bring them

General Safety

Guild First Aid Class

Guilds Material Guide 

Policy on the Use of Personal Protective Equipment

Portable Power Tool Tips

What is Plain Sawn?

Upon completion of the Intro to Guild Safety class, you may 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.

For more information on the Shop Certification process: https://guildoforegonwoodworkers.org/Safety-Classes-&-Shop-Certification

Please register online and remit payment at once. Your registration is not complete without payment.

Guild classes are Member-only classes. Not a member? Visit the Membership webpage and Join Now.

Check out the Guild Scholarship Program to see if you qualify for the various scholarship we offer.

• Have your COVID vaccination on file in the shop computer. If not, email it to carol.boyd@guildoforegonwoodworkers.org within 3 days of the class or your registration will be canceled.
• You are in good health, not living with anyone who is ill, have not been exposed to anyone with COVID-19 in the last 14 days.

Class Cancellation Policy