10 Safety Tips for the Work Shop
1. State of Mind. Don’t operate
power equipment if you are ill, tired,
taking strong medications or if you
have been drinking.
2. Protect Yourself. Always wear
proper eye protection. Also wear ear
protection and dust masks when
needed.
3. Avoid Distraction. Always stay
focused on your project. Turn off machinery and let it come to a complete
stop before looking away or talking to
someone.
4. Keep Tools in Good Repair. Make
sure blades are sharp and the machinery is working properly before using.
sticks and other aids when cutting
small strips.
7. Know The Machines. Read the
manuals that come with the machinery to make sure you are using it
properly and safely.
8. Store Materials Safely. Make sure
any potential fire hazards are stored
properly and safely. Keep a Class
ABC fire extinguisher in close reach.
9. Respect Electricity. Make sure
all outlets and cords are properly
grounded. Replace frayed or damaged cords. Do not overload outlets.
10. First Aid. Keep a properly
stocked first aid kit easily accessible.
5. Disconnect the Power. Always
unplug the machine before changing
blades or doing maintenance. Power
switches can be accidentally bumped
into the on position.
6. Keep Your Hands Away. Never
reach across or near a spinning blade
to remove cutoffs or scraps. Use push
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First aid kit
essentialseasy
Keep a good first aid kit in
reach. Quick treatment of an injury
can reduce the severity, speed healing
and get you back to work quicker.
Hopefully you won’t need it, but here
are some items it should contain:
• Adhesive bandages in assorted sizes
• Butterfly closures
• Knuckle bandages
• Gauze pads and gauze roll
• Waterproof first aid tape
• Antiseptic ointment
• Eye wash cup
• Bottle of clean water for flushing
eyes
• Fine-point tweezers
• Scissors
• Small mirror for viewing facial areas
• Instant cold pack and gallon zip
bag for preserving and transporting
severed appendages