1. MONITOR’S RESPONSIBILITIES & PROCEDURES SCTX WOODWORKERS CLUB Updated November 2010

2. NOVEMBER 2010 2 MEMBERSHIP RESPONSIBILITY Each member that uses the woodshop more than twice a year should monitor at least once. Members that use the woodshop more frequently should monitor more often. All members are expected to be familiar with the Monitor’s Responsibilities and authority.

3. NOVEMBER 2010 3 MONITOR’S OBJECTIVE Safety is primary responsibility. Stay alert to active work on high risk machines  Table Saws  Jointer  Planer  Router  Shaper  Sliding compound miter saw  Miter saw Do not read or work on your own project or shop project or on equipment repair.

4. NOVEMBER 2010 4 MONITOR’S DUTIES

5. NOVEMBER 2010 5 Guards should always be on table saws.  Members may remove at own risk, but must put guard back before leaving table. MONITOR’S DUTIES

6. NOVEMBER 2010 6 MONITOR’S DUTIES (cont) Dust collection should be running whenever any one is using equipment that is attached to it. Each worker should be reminded to clean up after they finish their work. Any problem with machines, tools, supplies, etc. should be noted in the Supplies & Equipment Repair log book. Money handling  Any incoming money should be noted on envelope, money inserted in envelope, sealed, and deposited in Treasurer’s box.

7. NOVEMBER 2010 7 MONITOR’S DUTIES (cont) *New members dues as follows: DuesFeeTotal Nov – Mar$40$20$60 Apr – Jun$30$20$50 Jul – Sep$20$20$40 Oct$10$20$30

8. NOVEMBER 2010 8 RED PANIC BUTTON Located on wall at Monitor’s desk. Trips the two main breakers to all primary machines. Lights and dust collection system not affected.

9. NOVEMBER 2010 9 RED PANIC BUTTON To restart, pull out red panic button Make sure all operating equipment is turned off. two main circuit breakers on wall at monitor’s desk must be reset. All should stand clear of machines for reset.

10. NOVEMBER 2010 10 SAFETY AIDS First aid kit and AED kit are located on wall next to Women’s bathroom. Review contents and instructions for use.

11. NOVEMBER 2010 11 WEST WALL SAFETY AIDS Locate fire alarm & 4 fire extinguishers and how to use them! FRONT DOOR FIRE ALARM WALL BACK DOOR

12. NOVEMBER 2010 12 EMERGENCY PROCEDURE 1. Call 911 for serious injury.  Provide operator with Your name Woodshop phone number – 512-868-9663 Woodshop address – 1303 Sun City Blvd Description of injury and severity Name of injured person Stay on line until operator tells you to hang up 2. Assist the injured person and solicit help from other Woodworkers to aid and clean up.

13. NOVEMBER 2010 13 EMERGENCY PROCEDURE 3.Call Community Association office only if 911 has been called. 864-1200 4.Notify a Club Officer either in person or by phone (phone list on wall) for all accidents. 5.Complete Incident/Accident Report (form CC-6 which has complete instructions on back) stored in Monitors Handbook for all accidents no matter how serious. Leave completed report in book.

14. NOVEMBER 2010 14 “DO’S” Do stop material coming into the shop that could be dangerous to people or equipment -  Old wood that might have hidden metal (nails, screws), embedded stones, or concrete coating. Do make sure hardened glue is scraped from jointed surfaces before running through sanders.

15. NOVEMBER 2010 15 “DON’TS” Don’t allow following materials in the Woodshop for any type of work – cutting, drilling, sanding, sharpening, etc.  Treated lumber  Used lumber  PVC  Glass or glass blocks  Cement boards (Hardiplank® type material)  Metal of any kind

16. NOVEMBER 2010 16 MORE “DON’TS” Don’t allow sanding on fresh glue-ups. Don’t allow pine or any other wood that is damp or wet in any power sanders, especially the wide belt sander. Don’t allow painted lumber through power sanders.

17. NOVEMBER 2010 17 OPENING

18. NOVEMBER 2010 18 OPENING (& during the day) Make sure guards are on table saws.

19. NOVEMBER 2010 19 OPENING (& during the day) Make sure guard is properly positioned on the jointer.

20. NOVEMBER 2010 20 OPENING (cont) To turn on the compressor, make sure the power switch on the building wall near the compressor shed is in the “ON” position. Do not change These switches

21. NOVEMBER 2010 21 OPENING (cont) Turn on central vacuum system.

22. NOVEMBER 2010 22 OPENING (cont) Turn on dust collection system when anyone starts using equipment attached to the collector.

23. NOVEMBER 2010 23 OPENING (cont)

24. NOVEMBER 2010 24 MID DAY The morning monitor should shut down the dust collector around noon – let it stay off for a few minutes – until the “shaking” has stopped. Restart as soon as anyone begins using equipment attached to the collector system.

25. NOVEMBER 2010 25 CLOSING Work stops and clean up starts at 4 PM – no earlier – unless a class is scheduled. Turn off coffee maker. Dump coffee in sink and rinse pot. Dump coffee grounds in trash container. Make sure all equipment is turned off. Return all hand tools (except hand sanders) to tool rack. Brush or vacuum all machines, benches, counters, and equipment. Keep dust collection system running during clean up. Do not blow off equipment. Sweep floor.

26. NOVEMBER 2010 26 Dump trash barrels in dumpster behind shop. Turn off dust collection system when clean up completed. CLOSING (cont)

27. NOVEMBER 2010 27 CLOSING (cont) To turn OFF the compressor, make sure the power switch on the small breaker box closest to the compressor shed is in the “OFF” position. Also turn off vacuum system switch Do not change these switches TURN OFF

28. NOVEMBER 2010 28 CLOSING (cont)

29. NOVEMBER 2010 29 CLOSING (cont) Release the push bar on both front doors with hex key (hanging on wall to left of door). The doors will automatically lock when closed. Move “Open/Closed” sign to “Closed”

30. THANKS FOR BEING A MONITOR