1) Keep your shop clean – Keeping your shop clean will protect you from all sorts of hazards because if your shop is all junked up it is an accident waiting to happen. (Just sayin')
2) Think before you cut – Use the most powerful tool in your shop: your brain. You can save both fingers and scrap wood by thinking about your cuts before you do it.
3) Don’t get in a hurry – You should remember that this is a hobby, so take a break when you feel rushed or frustrated with a project. Mistakes can happen when we hurry to get-r-done. Keep woodworking fun.
4) Don’t force it– If your saw is resisting the cut or something isn't working right, stop to see what’s wrong. A misalignment or improperly seated throat plate can sometimes cause a board to get stuck in the middle of a cut and forcing the board may cause kickback or contact with the blade (that's gonna hurt). It's worth the time to take a minute to check out the situation and find the problem.
5) Give the tool time to stop – Even without power, a spinning blade can still do a lot of damage, so make sure to give the power tool time to wind down after a cut.
6) Wear the right clothes – Loose clothing or hair can get caught in power tools and cause severe injury.
7) Prevent health and explosion hazards – Solvent fumes and airborne dust can present health and explosion hazards. Make sure you have a supply of fresh air and explosion proof vent fans.
8) Not really a safety tip - Get some really clear plans.
Thursday, April 8, 2010
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