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