[Updated: 12-1-23]
3 Steps
Safety training is required to access and use the shop tools. Complete training by following these steps in this order:
- Review shop rules, detailed equipment instructions, and videos.
- Complete safety waiver and quiz.
- Drop in for a session at Lassonde Studios, and complete in-person training.
NOTE: To enter the shop for training, your attire must comply with shop rules, and you must bring your insurance information with you. You must wear close-toed shoes, long pants, short sleeve shirts, and you must tie up free-hanging hair. You will NOT be safety trained otherwise.
(1) Review Materials
You must review Shop Rules, detailed equipment instructions, and videos.
Review Shop Rules & Equipment Instructions
Watch Videos
Wood Training
For wood training, make sure to complete the quiz linked below, and follow the instructions.
Metal Training
(2) Print and complete safety waiver
You must print and complete a safety waiver. Bring the completed form to your in-person safety training. Download the student safety waiver here.
If you are doing wood training, complete the quiz linked below. Follow the instructions, and once completed, you will get an email receipt. This receipt must be shown to a mentor to complete in-person training.
(3) Drop in for a session at Lassonde Studios and complete in-person training
Check the front page of the Make program website for safety training dates and times. Safety training is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
If you would like to be trained on the metal shop tools, you must be first complete the woodshop training. These can be completed on the same day.
Remember to bring these items to safety training:
- Personal insurance information
- Closed toed shoes
- Short sleeve shirt
- Hair tie (if applicable)