BASIC WOODSHOP SAFETY

What are the five basic components of a good safety plan for the woodshop?

A – Know the rules

B – Dress for safety

C – Use tools properly

D – Handle materials carefully

E – Practice good housekeeping

When you work, don’t take _____________________.

When you work, don’t take shortcuts.

Machine woodworking should only be done when you feel_________ and ___________.

Machine woodworking should only be done when you feel well and rested.

What danger is presented by clothing, accessories and hair?

They can be caught in the machine.

What type of shirt should be worn in a woodshop?

Short sleeved.

Loose fitting shirts should be [ tucked in / allowed to hang over your pants ].

Loose fitting shirts should be [ tucked in / allowed to hang over your pants ].

What type of shoes should be worn in a woodshop?

A – Sturdy

B – Slip resistant

C – Steel toes (if the work could expose you to possible foot injury)

What is your first line of defense against some workshop hazards?

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Tools are only safe if _________________________.

Tools are only safe if used correctly.

Use the right tool for ___________.

Use the right tool for the job.

The speed of power tools limits your _______________ _________.

The speed of power tools limits yourreaction time.

Never carry a tool by the __________ or __________.

Never carry a tool by the cord or hose.

When using a power tool, keep cords and hoses away from ____________

and ____________.

When using a power tool, keep cords and hoses away from heat

and sharp edges.

Secure work with _________ or a(n) _________.

Secure work with a clamp or a(n) vise.

When should you disconnect tools?

A – When not using them

B – Before servicing and cleaning them

C – When changing accessories

For optimal performance, keep your tools _____________ and _____________ .

For optimal performance, keep your tools sharp and clean.

When lifting, ____________________ as you grasp the object.

When lifting, bend at the knees as you grasp the object.

Stack lumber in _________________________.

Stack lumber in straight, even piles.

Check lumber stock for

A – Nails and staples

B – Knots

C – Severe warps

Some products used in a workshop contain chemicals that can

A – Burn the skin

B – Poison the air

C – Cause fires

What information is found on a “material data safety sheet?”

A – Information about the kind of hazard(s) that a product presents

B – How to safely use it

A cluttered woodshop invites ______________________.

A cluttered woodshop invites accidents.

In the case of an emergency, know where the _______________________ is located.

In the case of an emergency, know where the first aid kit is located.