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WOOD MATERIALS TECHNOLOGY
4th Edition
Chapter 2Health and Safety
Safety guidelines – Workshop
Store coats and bags neatly, neatness is vital.Keep your bench tidyAlways follow the teacher’s instructions If you are not sure of something – ASKAlways WALK Never throw anythingReport all accidents
Safety guidelines – tools Carry all tools by your sideUse personal protection
equipment, eyes, ears, Lungs. Why????
Think twice cut once!!!Use the tools slowly until you
are used to them.Keep hands and fingers behind
the cutting edge of toolsAlways work away from your
body when using sharp cutting tools
Hands A huge amount of injuries in the woodwork room happen to the hands, Why???Simple things like keeping the hands behind the blade when using the chisel make it much easier
Safety guidelines – Materials
Brush dust from the bench – never blow the dust away (eyes)
Wear safety glasses and a dust mask when sanding.Protective gloves should be worn when handling hot
materials.Wear the correct protective equipment when using
chemicals such as adhesives and finishes.
Safety signs
Signs warn of possible danger
They give important information about safe procedures and equipment
Always read instructions on containers and machines
Personal protective equipment
Eye protection(dust particles)
Face protectionDust masks and face masks
(inhalation)Ear protection (sound
proof)
When using powertoolsSafety precautions for power tools
Remove all loose clothing and jewellry.Note the position in the room of the emergency stop
buttons.Keep hands clear of moving parts or blades.Wear PPEOnly use power-tools with teachers permissionDon’t interfere with others using the equipmentTransformers reduce the electricity used in the tool to make it safer.
Workshop safety features
Its very important to stay away from power tools until you are shown correctly by the teacher.
Electrical safety features– Isolation switches– Emergency stop buttons
Dust extractionMachine guardsFire extinguishersTransformers
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