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of 5— Create your Claude account and upgrade to Pro
What you'll accomplish
By the end of this guide, you'll have a Claude Project loaded with your company's field safety manual, switching procedures, and grounding standards — so you can ask plain-language questions and get answers from your actual company documents instead of calling the operations center or flipping through binders.
What you'll need
- A Claude account (free to create at claude.ai)
- Cost: Claude Pro ($20/month) — required for Projects feature
- Your company's field safety manual or switching procedures in PDF format (check your company intranet or ask your safety department)
- Time needed: 45-60 minutes to set up; instant lookups after that
How-To Guide: Build a Company Safety Procedures Reference in Claude
Step 1: Create your Claude account and upgrade to Pro
- Go to claude.ai on your phone or computer
- Click Sign up and create an account with your email
- Click on your profile icon → Upgrade to Claude Pro ($20/month)
- Enter payment info and confirm
What you should see: Your account shows "Pro" in the corner. You now have access to Projects.
Troubleshooting: If the Pro option isn't visible, check that you're logged in. Claude.ai may look slightly different on mobile vs. desktop — the core features are the same.