One of the most important aspects of woodworking is safety. Injuries in the workshop can happen and unless you are prepared for them and take steps to minimize their risk, you can suffer nasty consequences. One of the most important things to wear is safety glasses. You should put them on as you walk into your workshop and leave them on for the whole time you are working in there. Eyesight is the most precious thing we have so don’t take risks with it.
Hearing protection is the next most important thing, but you don’t need to wear earplugs all the time, just when you are using the router or other tools that are very noisy. Make sure you get good quality ones that do the job of protecting your hearing. A dust mask is also necessary for when fine sawdust is flying around in the air. Using certain finishes also requires a mask to prevent the inhalation of harmful fumes. Wearing latex gloves when using finishes is also a good safety measure.
If you do a great deal of sawing or woodturning on a lathe, a good safety investment is a dust extractor. Like a giant vacuum -cleaner, you can hook it up to be used on several machines, such as your planer/thicknesser and band saw as well as the lathe. Other safety measures in the workshop include: -
* Safe storing of electric cords while in use. If they have to be where you must walk, cover them with a light mat so you don’t trip over them.
* Wear clothing that is safe. This means that it should not be loose enough to get caught in a saw blade, so even if you wear a proper work shirt, you must keep it buttoned up. Long sleeves should have close-fitting cuffs, and long trousers are preferable to shorts.
* Never drink alcohol or use drugs whilst on the job. Power tools need to be handled by someone with a clear and alert mind.
* It’s much easier to do woodworking with all ten fingers intact, so be sure to disconnect the electricity before changing blades or bits. Don’t just switch it off; switches can malfunction or get bumped.
* Tools should be kept clean and sharp. A dull tool can more easily bind and kick back, causing painful jolts to the wrist and even worse injuries.
* Never put your hands near the moving blade of a saw to remove cut-offs. Wait until the blade is still and the power off. Better still knock it away with another piece of lumber rather than your hand.
* Never let children play in the workshop when you are working.
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