| Part I of this series covered safety attire that | | | | Keeping a woodshop clean and free of excessive |
| should be worn or available for use in a woodshop. | | | | sawdust promotes a safe environment and |
| In Part II, we cover some essential safety | | | | prevents unnecessary injuries. An accumulation of |
| precautions to help prevent injury or provide first | | | | sawdust and other wood scraps can increase the |
| aid should an accident occur in the woodshop. | | | | danger in the event of a fire. Sawdust and wood |
| -Fully stocked first aid kit. A first aid kit should be | | | | scraps should be cleaned regularly with a broom |
| available and accessible in the woodshop at all | | | | or hand brush, not compressed air which can get |
| times. Even a small accident such as a minor cut | | | | dust into the eyes. |
| should be treated right away to prevent further | | | | -A separate storage area for flammable materials. |
| injury or infection. | | | | Containers holding flammable substances such as |
| -A working fire extinguisher. Like all electrical | | | | oils and stains should be closed immediately after |
| devices, electrical power tools pose a fire risk. | | | | use and returned to their designated storage area. |
| The risk is increased with power tools due to the | | | | Rags and brushes that have been used with |
| possibility of mistakenly sawing through a cord. | | | | these substances should be treated with the |
| Know where fire extinguishers are located in the | | | | same caution. Keeping flammable materials away |
| woodshop and how to use them. | | | | from power tools will help reduce the risk of fire |
| -Operator manuals for all hand and power tools in | | | | in the woodshop. |
| the shop. Different tools require specific safety | | | | -Personal safety attire and gear discussed in |
| precautions advised by the manufacturer. | | | | Woodworking Safety Part I: Appropriate |
| Adhering to all manufacturer recommendations | | | | Woodshop Attire. An adequate supply of safety |
| for handling a tool and wearing the recommended | | | | goggles, hearing protection, work gloves, dust |
| protective gear during its use will contribute to a | | | | masks and respirators should be kept on hand in |
| safer woodshop environment. | | | | every woodshop. |
| -Broom, hand brush and other cleaning supplies. | | | | |