More Safety Tips to Follow
Below is a short list of safety tips to follow. Print the list and place it in your workshop as a reminder.
- ALWAYS KNOW WHERE YOUR HANDS ARE AT ALL TIMES!
- Wear safety glasses or goggles when you are using power tools, chiseling, sanding, scraping or hammering overhead.
Wear ear protectors when using noisy power tools to avoid damage to your hearing, as some tools operate at harmful noise levels.
- Do not wear baggy or loose clothing as they may get caught in the tools. Roll up your sleeves, be careful of loose hair, take off all jewelry.
- Wear a respirator or face mask when sanding, sawing or using substances with toxic fumes.
- Ensure that blades are sharp, as dull blades require excessive force and can slip, causing dangerous accidents.
- Always use the right tool for the job, including the appropriate workbench furniture for the activity performed.
- Repair or replace tools that have cracks in the wooden handles or chips in the metal parts.
- Never drill, shape or saw anything that isn't firmly secured.
- Take care when you store or discard oily rags, as these items are spontaneously combustible.
- Do not abuse your tools. Read the operation manual of each tool to use them properly.
- Keep a First Aid Kit nearby.
- Do not work with tools when you are tired, stressed out, distracted, or emotionally unwell. That is when most accidents occur.
- Clear workbench furniture of any chips and parts that may come in the way.
- Keep tools out of the reach of small children.
- Unplug all power tools when changing settings or parts.
- Be extra careful regarding the use of the table saw fence settings.
- Equip your shop with a smoke or carbon monoxide detector and the appropriate fire extinguisher.
- Make sure that there is a telephone in reach when you are in your shop to make a call if something goes wrong.
- Make sure that your shop or workplace is well lit and well ventilated.
Print this list and place it in your workshop as a reminder.
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