I need you to show I’m not a fool. First, you must be licensed or on a state‑approved apprenticeship track that covers welding safety, so you’re covered by OSHA or the local equivalent. You’ll need proof of that certificate, plus a signed safety brief. Every piece you forge has to pass the inspection at the shop – a magnet test for metal integrity, a heat‑treatment log, and a record of any crack checks. The law also demands a permit for structural work, so I’ll have the local board sign off on the final build. If you can’t produce those documents and pass the tests, I’ll have no choice but to stop working with you.