Operating instructions
Page 2 Power Equipment Usage Manual (Rev. 5/10)
2. SAFETY – GENERAL
The WOODSHOP SAFETY POLICY is to keep all the blade guards in place – for the table saws, for the
band saws, for the jointer. If an operation requires the removal (or disabling) of a guard, they must be
replaced (or restored) immediately after the operation is complete.
2.1. Woodshop Rules on Attire & Recommended Safety Gear
When in the Woodshop, it is important that the woodworker be dressed
appropriately.
Woodshop Rules on Proper Attire: When working around any type of operating equipment:
• Avoid wearing loose fitting clothes. If wearing long sleeve shirts, they must be tight fitting
sleeves or you must roll the sleeves up above the elbows.
• Do not wear ties or long straps around your neck when operating machinery.
• Remove loose fitting watches, jewelry, and any loose items in shirt pockets.
• The use of loose fitting work gloves are not allowed when operating machinery. The use of any
gloves is strongly discouraged when operating machinery; however, tight fitting (golf, batting,
woodworking) gloves may be worn at the user's discretion.
• Closed toe shoes must be worn in the shop. SANDAL TYPE SHOES ARE NOT PERMITTED.
• Long hair MUST be secured so that it does not obstruct vision or risk becoming entangled in
equipment.
• Eye protection should be worn at all times when operating electric and/or air driven machine,
hand tools or working on any operation that can produce dust or metal particles.
• Hearing protection should be worn when working around machines that are especially noisy.
• ID badges must be attached to clothing via a close fitting clip or other devise that will prevent
the badge from hanging down in such a manner as to create potential contact with any shop
equipment.
o Lanyard type badge holder, if worn, must be worn inside the shirt while in the shop.
o If a suitable attachment device is not available for the badge, then the badge shall be
removed while in the shop and a temporary badge shall be made from tape with the
person’s name written on it and attached to the wood worker’s shirt or blouse while
working in the Woodshop.