Kilns, cutting machines, power tools, hot tools, stage rigging, and some printmaking processes need specialist planning. Do not add them because a staff member has used one at home.
Check training, manufacturer requirements, site approval, guarding, ventilation, fire precautions, protective equipment, maintenance, and insurance. Get competent technical advice for the exact setup.
A simple first camp can exclude high-risk processes. For example, use suitable paper construction instead of a power saw, or outsource firing to a qualified studio. The choice should support the learning goal, not just make the project look impressive.
Assign who may operate each tool. Keep restricted items secured. Record checks and faults. A damaged tool should be removed from use, not left with a note that a child may overlook.
Do not assume gloves, goggles, or a mask solve every hazard. Protective equipment must be suitable, correctly used, and part of a wider control plan. Some equipment can create new risks when used wrongly.
For outsourced work, agree on transport, labelling, breakage, delays, fees, and collection. Customers should know if a finished object will not be ready on the final day.
Your task: Make an approved-tool list with operator, training, inspection, and storage requirements.