Wood Shop Safety Kiley Chatfield This lesson will teach you about safe work practices for the wood shop and introduce you to the common tools we use. Table of Contents

Table of Contents OSHA General Shop Safety Stationary Machines Portable Power Tools Measuring Tools Test your knowledge

Stationary Machines Planer Jointer Table Saw Miter Saw Band Saw Scroll Saw Drill Press Table of Contents

Portable Power Tools Router Electric Drill Orbital Sander Table of Contents

How many Safety violations can you find? Think before you act… OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Act is a government organization to keep you safe on the job. Click the link below. How many Safety violations can you find? Safety Violations Table of Contents

General Shop Safety Do’s and Don'ts No Horseplay No Running No Throwing No Side Projects Do your own work Stay On Task Complete Your Project Ask For Help Table of Contents

Which safety rule is violated? Click the bottom picture to find out! Electric Drill Used for Drilling holes and setting screws. Clamp material Make sure the bit is tight Beware of surroundings! Which safety rule is violated? Click the bottom picture to find out! → Back to Portable Power Tools

Orbital Sander Used for finish sanding Sand with the grain Don’t touch the sanding disk Back to Portable Power Tools

Planer Used to reduce the thickness of material Remove all glue and nails before planing Material must be at least 12” long Do not stand directly in front of machine Do not bend down and look in machine while it is on Back to Stationary Machines

Table Saw Used for Ripping wood Keep wood tight against the fence Do not use with out guard in place If wood is not four inches wide, use a push stick Never reach over blade Make sure fence is tight Back to Stationary Machines

Jointer Used to make one edge straight prior to cutting on table saw Keep wood tight against the fence DO NOT JOINT END GRAIN! Keep guard in place Back to Stationary Machines

Miter Saw Used for Cross cuts and finish cuts to length PULL OUT AND CUT BACK!!! Hold wood firmly Keep hands at LEAST 7” away from blade Wait for blade to stop moving before lifting handle up Back to Stationary Machines

Band Saw Used for Curved Cuts Keep Fingers 2” away from blade Keep Fingers out of direct line of Blade Turn off saw before backing out Make Relief Cuts Back to Stationary Machines

Scroll Saw Used to cut tight rounded cuts and intricate details Cut slow! Turn off saw to back out of deep cuts Do not touch blade while it is moving Back to Stationary Machines

Drill Press Used to drill holes Tie Long Hair Back!! Remove Loose Clothing (coats, backpacks, hoody strings, etc.) Hold wood Firmly or clamp small pieces Do not touch bit while it is moving Remove Chuck Key before operation Back to Stationary Machines

Router Used primarily as an edge profiler Always cut in a counter- clockwise direction Clamp ALL material being cut or profiled Hold with 2 hands NEVER set router on its base Do not turn base toward you Back to Portable Power Tools

Measuring Measure 2 times Cut 1! Read your Plans!! Back to Table of Contents

Test Your Knowledge Planer Table Saw Jointer Miter Saw Band Saw Scroll Saw Drill Press Router Electric Drill Orbital Sander Measuring General Shop Safety OSHA Back to Table of Contents

Planer Quiz When operating the planer the safest place to stand is in front of the machine. True or False? Back to Test your knowledge

True I’m Sorry! Do not stand directly in front of the planer! It is better to stand to either side! Click here to Return to Question

False Great! You really know your planer! The safest place to stand is to either side of the planer! Click here to Return to the Question

Table Saw Quiz The table saw is used primarily for________. Cross cutting Edge profiling Ripping All of the above Back to Test your knowledge

Click here to Return to question. Correct! The table saw is used primarily for ripping lumber. Ripping is cutting with the grain. Click here to Return to question.

Sorry! That is incorrect. Remember the table saw is used primarily for ripping. Ripping is cutting with the grain. Click here to Return to question.

Jointer Quiz The Jointer is used to ___________. Sand your wood Drill holes Make cross cuts Cut an edge straight prior to cutting on the table saw. Back to Test your knowledge

Correct! The Jointer is used to cut an edge straight prior to cutting on the table saw. Click here to Return to question.

Sorry! That’s incorrect. Remember the Jointer is used to cut an edge straight prior to cutting on the table saw. Click here to Return to question.

Miter Saw Quiz The safest way to use the Miter Saw is to pull out and cut back. True or False? Back to Test your knowledge

Yes! That is Correct. When using the Miter Saw always pull out and cut back. Click here to Return to question.

No! When using the Miter Saw always pull out and cut back. Please try again. Click here to Return to question.

Band Saw Quiz The safest distance for your fingers is a ½ inch away from the blade. True or False? Back to Test your knowledge

Correct! The safest distance for your fingers is 2 inches. Click here to Return to question.

Sorry! The safest distance for your finger is at least 2 inches. Click here to Return to question.

Scroll Saw Quiz The Scroll Saw is used primarily for cross cutting. True or False? Back to Test your knowledge

NO! Remember the scroll saw is used for small rounded cuts and intricate detailed cuts. Click here to Return to question.

Yes! That’s Right! The Scroll Saw is used for small rounded and intricate detailed cuts. Click here to Return to question.

Drill Press Quiz It is important to remove the _________ before turning on the Drill Press. Switch Chuck key Table Bogie Back to Test your knowledge

Yes! Always remove the Chuck Key before turning on the Drill Press. Click here to Return to question.

NO! Remember to remove the Chuck Key before turning on the machine to avoid a serious injury. Click here to Return to question.

Router Quiz Always cut in a clockwise direction with the router. True or False? Back to Test your knowledge

Correct! You remembered that when cutting with a Router it is safer to cut in a Counter clockwise direction. Click here to Return to question.

Incorrect! Always cut in a Counter Clockwise direction to ensure that the Router holds tight against your lumber. Click here to Return to question.

Electric Drill Quiz What is the Electric Drill used for? Sanding Removing unwanted blemishes Drilling holes and setting screws Back to Test your knowledge

Great! You got It! A drill is used for drilling holes and setting screws. Click here to Return to question.

Sorry That’s Wrong! Remember an Electric Drill is used to drill holes and set screws. Click here to Return to question.

Orbital Sander Quiz When using the orbital sander always go against the grain of the wood. True or False? Back to Test your knowledge

False? You got it Good Job! In order to ensure the best results always sand with the grain! Click here to Return to question.

True? No, That is wrong! When Using the Orbital sander you want to sand with the grain. Click here to Return to question.

Measuring Quiz Measure _________ and cut __________ is the measuring motto. Once, Twice Twice, Once Measure with your nose, and cut the cheese is the measuring motto. Back to Test your knowledge

Yes! When measuring you always want to measure twice and only cut once. Click here to Return to question.

You Guessed Wrong! The Measuring Motto is Measure twice, Cut once! Click here to Return to question.

General Shop Safety Quiz The don’ts include: Running Jumping Skipping Kissing Hugging Frolicking All of the Above Back to Test your knowledge

Oops you Missed Some! Remember to follow all of the suggested don’ts. Click here to Return to question.

You got it Dude! Always remember there is no physical contact or horse play to ensure safety in our class! Click here to Return to question.

OSHA Quiz What does OSHA stand for? Oh Shit, Happened Again Occupational Safety and Health Act Only Snakes Hate Apples Oregon State Housing Association Back to Test your knowledge

Silly Guesser! OSHA is Occupational Safety and Health Act Click here to Return to question.

Wow you Paid Attention! OSHA is the Occupational Safety and Health Act! Great Job! Now you Are Done! Click Here to Finish!

You are ready! Now that you have completed the training you are ready to begin work on your project! Click here to go back to the Beginning!