Attitude - Horseplay will not be tolerated. This is evidence of poor safety attitude.
Keep your mind on your work.
Respect the rights of others and their property.
Clothing and Protective Equipment - Wearing jewelry or loose clothes in the lab is
dangerous.
Long hair should be tied back or worn under a cap to avoid getting it caught in the
machinery.
Covered toe shoes or boots with rubber soles should be worn.
Always wear proper eye protection when working in the shop or with power equipment.
Ear protection should be used, equipment can be very loud.
Report even the slightest injury. Small cuts or other minor injuries may become serious
if left unattended
Fire Prevention - Before using any equipment, you should know where the fire
extinguishers are located and how to use them.
Oily rags must be kept in a closed metal container to prevent spontaneous combustion.
Keep the lids on finish containers when not in use.
Keep liquid finishing supplies in a metal cabinet.
Rules for Working with Power Tools and Machines - Don't use any equipment unless
the instructor is in the classroom.
If a machine doesn't sound right, or if you can see that something is wrong, tell the
instructor immediately.
If you have to leave a machine, turn it off and wait till it stops.
Pull the plug, not the cord, when you unplug a machine.
Machine guards must be used at all times to prevent injury.
Sharp or pointed tools must be carried with the point down.
When you approach a machine, be sure it is off and that it is not coasting.
Never talk to a person while he/she is operating a machine.
While you are learning to operate power machinery, have the instructor check the setup
before turning the power on.
Before working on stock (wood or other working-pieces), check it for cracks, loose
knots, and metal fasteners.
Long stock must be supported when cutting.
Wait until the blade stops before removing any scraps.
Make adjustments with the power off and the blade stopped.
Machines should be allowed to reach full speed before starting to cut.
Avoid standing in danger zones.
Never place your hand or fingers in line with any moving parts.
When operating a machine, give it all of your attention. Stay focused.
, Don't use equipment until the instructor has demonstrated it.
The cord must be disconnected from the power source before changing bit's, belts, or
blades.
Never set a hand-held power tool down while it is running or coasting.
Take your time when working with tools.
Use only tools that are sharp and in good condition.
Use the right tool for the job.
Be sure you have the instructor's approval to operate the machine
Wear appropriate clothing. Remove coats or jackets, tuck in your tie, and roll up loose
sleeves.
You must be wide awake and alert. Never operate a machine when you are very tired or
very ill. (This does not mean a mild headache, etc.)
Think through the
Safety Rules for Jointer - Before truing on the machine, make adjustments for depth of
cut and position of fence.
Make sure guard is covering the cutter.
Do not adjust the out-feed table or remove guard without the instructor's approval.
The maximum depth cut for jointing an edge is 1/8 in.; for a flat surface, 1/16 in.
The in-feed table should be adjusted for the depth of cut desired.
Stock must be at least 12 in. long.
Stock to be surfaced must be at least 3/8 in. thick..
Feed the work so the cutter will cut "with the grain of the wood." Use only stock that is
free of metal, knots, splits, and checks.
Always use push blocks or push boards with smaller boards, when using the jointer.
Keep your hands away from the cutter head even though the guard is in position.
Maintain at least a 4 in. margin of safety!
Do not joint end grain.
The jointer cutter must be sharp. Dull cutters will vibrate the stock and my cause a
kickback.
Safety Rules for Planers - Adjust the machine to the correct thickness of cut before
turning on the power.
Stock should be at least 12 in. long, or several inches longer than the distance between
the centers of the feed rollers.
Twisted, warped and very rough stock should be jointed on one surface before
attempting to plane the surface.
Surface only new lumber that is free of metal, loose knots and serious defects.
Plane with the grain, or at a slight angle with the grain. Never attempt to plan across the
grain.
Stand to one side of the work being fed through the machine.
Do not feed stock or different thicknesses side by side though the machine.
If a board becomes jammed, turn off the machine and remove the board.
Safety Rules for Table Saws - The saw is equipped with a blade safety guard and a
splitter. Be sure to use them.
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