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It also has a role to play in authorizations. When we get a new tool like the Bridgeport or ShopBot, nobody initially is authorized, so nobody can in turn authorize others. To solve the chicken and egg problem, an ad hoc group forms around the tool that becomes the initial group of authorized uses. They in turn figure the tool out, figure what is dangerous about it, remediate safety issues, acquire initial tooling, perform setup and calibration, etc. In other words, they clear the way for the membership to use the tool. They also form the pool of initial authorizers to get other people trained and authorized.

It also has a role to play in authorizations. When we get a new tool like the Bridgeport or ShopBot, nobody initially is authorized, so nobody can in turn authorize others. To solve the chicken and egg problem, an ad hoc group forms around the tool that becomes the initial group of authorized uses. They in turn figure the tool out, figure what is dangerous about it, remediate safety issues, acquire initial tooling, perform setup and calibration, etc. In other words, they clear the way for the membership to use the tool. They also form the pool of initial authorizers to get other people trained and authorized.

As many tools at PS:One allow for any authorized member to authorize any other member, the danger committee often fades into obscurity. (E.g. the SawStop danger committee.)

As many tools at PS:One allow for any authorized member to authorize any other member, the danger committee often fades into obscurity.