Safety

Last updated September 26, 2026

Operator provides AI-generated troubleshooting information. It can be wrong. For safety-critical, electrical, gas, structural, medical, automotive safety, or other high-risk problems, consult a qualified professional.

Emergencies first

• Smell gas? Leave now. Don’t flip switches or use flames. Call the gas utility or 911 from outside.
• Fire, smoke, sparking, or a swollen or hot battery? Get away from it and call 911 if anything is burning.
• Someone hurt? Call 911 or your local emergency number.

How Operator flags risk

• STOP — immediate danger or a safety-critical system. Don’t touch or use it; shut it off if safe; get a professional.
• USE CAUTION — real risk. Go slowly, or have a professional do it.
• GENERALLY LOW RISK — usually safe for a careful person to check.

Get a professional for

Mains electrical work, gas lines and appliances, structural damage, pressure systems (water heaters, compressors, refrigerant, garage-door springs), airbags, brakes, steering, fuel leaks, damaged lithium batteries, hazardous chemicals, and anything medical.

Cars

Operator tells you whether something looks safe to inspect, whether the car should not be driven, or whether a professional inspection is recommended. When in doubt, don’t drive it — have it towed.

Operator can be wrong

It can only see what your photo shows. It has not inspected anything in person, and it never guarantees a diagnosis.