1. General Safety in the Shop
WARNING
General Safety in the Shop

2. Get approval for anything and everything you plan to do.
NOTICE
Get approval for anything and everything you plan to do.

3. Follow all instructions and safety rules.
THINK
Follow all instructions and safety rules.

4. Develop a receptive attitude toward safety.
FIRST
Develop a receptive attitude toward safety.

5. OSHA OSHA keeps the workplace safe for all employees.
Stands for Occupational Safety & Health Administration
OSHA keeps the workplace safe for all employees.

6. EPA The EPA keeps tabs on all of our environmental concerns.
Stands for The Environmental Protection Agency.
The EPA keeps tabs on all of our environmental concerns.

7. Materials Safety Data Sheets
The (MSDS) documentation is to keep track of any chemical compounds kept in storage for use in the woodshop. The information is available to students, employees and Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) Teams.

8. DNR The DNR keeps tabs on all of our natural resources. Arizona DNR
Grand Canyon State
DNR
DNR
Stands for The Department of Natural Resources.
The DNR keeps tabs on all of our natural resources.

9. Always be aware of your surroundings.

10. Dress appropriately and wear all the shop safety apparel.
CAREFUL
Dress appropriately and wear all the shop safety apparel.

11. Appropriate shop appearance and apparel.
Remove or secure ties. Tuck in shirt tails Roll up sleeves.

12. Take off rings and dangling jewelry.
Appropriate shop appearance and apparel.
I pity the fool
Before they work on machines
Who don’t take off the jewelry
And who don’t report all injuries
no matter how slight they may seem.
And stay in school!
Take off rings and dangling jewelry.

13. Take off rings and dangling jewelry.
Appropriate shop appearance and apparel.
Take off rings and dangling jewelry.
You May
Want to
Remove
Rings

14. Take off rings and dangling jewelry.
Appropriate shop appearance and apparel.
Take off rings and dangling jewelry.
Ouch!

15. Take off rings and dangling jewelry.
Appropriate shop appearance and apparel.
Take off rings and dangling jewelry.
You Must
Remove
Dangling
Jewelry

16. Take off rings and dangling jewelry.
Appropriate shop appearance and apparel.
Take off rings and dangling jewelry.
Ouch!

17. Appropriate shop appearance and apparel.
You must protect feet by wearing closed shoes.

18. Don’t wear open shoes! Appropriate shop appearance and apparel.
You Can't
Work With
Open Shoes

19. Appropriate shop appearance and apparel.
Secure back long hair.
You Can't
Work Without
Tying Back Long Hair

20. Appropriate shop appearance and apparel.
Wear proper personal protective equipment.

21. Appropriate shop appearance and apparel.
You must always wear safety glasses.

22. Make others aware of safety concerns.
NOTICE
Make others aware of safety concerns.

23. CAUTION
Keep the floor clear
of spills, chips, scraps,
and other litter.

24. This old turn of the century shop has dangerous clutter.

26. KEEPING YOUR
WORK AREA
"CLEAN"
IS PART OF
YOUR JOB
ASSIGNMENT

27. Operate machines only after you understand them and have permission.
THINK
Operate machines only after you understand them and have permission.

28. Don’t lean or lounge on machines.
NOTICE
It can break or knock machines out of adjustment.
Don’t lean or lounge on machines.

29. Use Guards Be mindful of safety zones around the machines.
Keep a safe distance between your hands and all moving parts

30. Check and make all adjustments before applying the power.
CAUTION
Check and make all adjustments before applying the power.

31. Let the teacher check any special set-ups.
SAFETY
FIRST
Let the teacher check any special set-ups.

32. Disconnect the power before changing blades or cutters.
NOTICE
Disconnect the power before changing blades or cutters.

33. Check to see that no one is in the way before turning on the machine.
CAREFUL
Check to see that no one is in the way before turning on the machine.

34. CAUTION
Keep the minimum of a four inch safety margin between blades and hands.
Use push blocks

35. CAUTION
Beware
of Pinch
Points.
Beware of Pinch Points.
Ouch!

36. Start and stop your own machine.

37. Let the machine reach full speed before applying work.

38. Don’t look away or talk to others.
UNDIVIDED
ATTENTION
Don’t look away or talk to others.
Give the machine your full attention.

39. Notify the teacher if anything breaks or malfunctions.
THINK
Notify the teacher if anything breaks or malfunctions.

40. Report machines that are not functioning properly.
NOTICE
Report machines that are not functioning properly.

41. Stay with machines until they stop.
THINK
Stay with machines until they stop.

42. Make all adjustments with the power off.
Make sure switches are turned “OFF” before plugging in equipment.

43. Malfunctioning machines must be taken out of service and not be used.
Lockout /tagout rules and procedures
Malfunctioning machines must be taken out of service and not be used.
DO NOT USE any machine that has a locked switch with a DO NOT OPERATE tag on it.

44. Fire safety rules and procedures
All portable fire extinguishers should be visually inspected monthly...

45. But undergo a maintenance inspection annually.
Fire safety rules and procedures
But undergo a maintenance inspection annually. X
Professional maintenance and inspection should take place every year.

46. That means they can catch on fire.
Uncovered finishing rags can spontaneously combust.
Place oily rags into a covered metal container.

47. Know the EMERGENCY EXIT routine.
SAFETY
FIRST
Know the EMERGENCY EXIT routine.
Emergency
EXIT

48. No Running or Horseplay in the woodshop!
This can be the result!

49. Point sharp tools away from you during use.
Chisel bevel down
Chisel bevel up
Use the right SIZE and TYPE of tool for the job
The proper procedure when using the chisel.
Point sharp tools away from you during use.
Follow the correct procedure for using each tool
Don't use tools for purposes other than for which they are intended.

50. Keep cutting tools sharp and in good condition
Honing a chisel.
Sharp tools are safer.
Do not use chisels as screwdrivers and screwdrivers as chisels or pry bars.
Point edges away from yourself and others when carrying and using sharp tools.

51. Never carry tools in your pockets.
THINK
Never carry tools in your pockets.

52. Various types of abrasive tools include files and rasps.
It is unsafe to use a file or rasp without an approved handle.
Do not use tools with loose, cracked or missing handles.
Don’t pry or hammer with a file.
Files are brittle and will shatter.

53. Select wrenches that fit properly.
SAFETY
FIRST
There is more control when you pull rather than push on wrenches.
Select wrenches that fit properly.

54. Use extreme caution when using compressed air.

55. Don’t use compressed air to dust yourself off.

56. The air is set very high (90 lbs.) to shoot nails.
This nail gun can shoot nails through solid oak.

57. The air is set very high (90 lbs.) to shoot nails.
Don’t use compressed air to clean.

58. Cleaning with compressed air can make dust go airborne.
THINK
Cleaning with compressed air can make dust go airborne.

59. NOTICE
Long term health-related problems may result from exposure to dust in the woodworking shop

60. Turn on the dust collectors.
The dust collection system filters out particles in the air as small as 5 microns.
Use this when no dust collector is available.
Use appropriate dust masks.
Close up of small 5 micron powder.

61. Secure small work with a vise or clamp.
Keep your work station clean.

62. Return all tools to proper storage and report any broken or missing tools.
Put all tools and equipment away and close doors or drawers.

63. Use care when storing or handling long or heavy items.
Watch out for slivers.

64. Lift with the legs. Use proper lifting techniques
Avoid using the waist and back.

65. The End