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{{Collapsable | always = Woodworking Room Precautions apply |
=Safety=
full = {{Room Preamble | Woodworking Room}}
 
* wear hearing protection
==Hazards==
* wear a dust mask or respirator (min. N95)
*Dust
* wear safety goggles
*Noise
}}
*Fire (friction from tools, polymerizing oils)
*Projectile (materials or tools shattering, kicking back)
*Laceration (sharp tools or workpieces)
*Entanglement (spinning parts sucking user into equipment)
 
==PPE==
*Hearing Protection
*Respiratory protection (minimum N95 mask; respirator preferred)
*Safety Glasses
*Safety shoes
 
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==Precautions==
'''Do'''
*Read the Safe Work Procedure and obtain North Forge approval before using the equipment for the first time.
*Plan cuts carefully; use safety devices (push sticks, clamps, sleds, featherboards) where required.
* Maintain a calm but vigilant attitude. If you are stressed or in a hurry, it’s best not to use the equipment.
*Tie back long hair and jewelry; remove earbuds and hoodie cords.
*Check the workspace for slip and trip hazards.
*Ensure the equipment is in good condition (guards installed and working, blades are sharp and intact, no clogs in dust extraction hoses).
*Make sure others in the area are aware of what you're doing. Warn any bystanders if your work can affect them.
*Inspect the material for cracks, knots, or debris before starting - material can shatter or kick back if it is not stable.
*Stand outside of any kickback zones.
*Check the equipment for trapped debris when done, particularly trapped beside or under blades.
*Use a brush and/or vacuum to clean most of the dust before finishing with compressed air.
*Follow instructions in [[Oily Rags Bins]]
 
'''Do not'''
*Use the equipment if you are tired, intoxicated, or otherwise impaired
*Rush
*Distract operators - if you need to get someone’s attention, stand to the side and wait until they notice you. Do not wave, shout, or touch the operator.
*Leave the equipment with equipment still running - note that [[hearing protection]] can prevent users from hearing when the blade is/is not running.
*Cut or sand metal due to risk of sparks and equipment/property damage.
*Dispose of oily rags in the general waste bins.
 
=Housekeeping=
*Check the working area for slip and trip hazards (sawdust, oil, offcuts) before and after working
*Do not leave air hoses or extension cords laying across walkways where people can trip on them
*Check hoses for excess sawdust or other clogs
*Empty the dust collector if it is filled to more than halfway up the viewing window (~1 garbage bag worth of dust)
*Empty waste bins if they are more than 75% full
**Bag waste should be less than 6x6”
**Blunt any sharp corners that could puncture the bag
**Replace waste bags after emptying
**Firewood bins are only for untreated wood with no paints or stains
*Spread oily rags out to dry and dispose of them in the oily rags bin.
*Return all fab lab tools to their proper locations
*Remove all personal tools, materials, and equipment from the room
**Fire code prohibits storing material in the wood room
*Turn off the equipment and dust collector.  
*Turn off the room exhaust if you are the last one in the room.
**Room exhaust is interlocked with equipment power; turning off the exhaust will turn off all equipment in the room!

Latest revision as of 12:36, 2024 October 15

Safety

Hazards

  • Dust
  • Noise
  • Fire (friction from tools, polymerizing oils)
  • Projectile (materials or tools shattering, kicking back)
  • Laceration (sharp tools or workpieces)
  • Entanglement (spinning parts sucking user into equipment)

PPE

  • Hearing Protection
  • Respiratory protection (minimum N95 mask; respirator preferred)
  • Safety Glasses
  • Safety shoes

Tie back or remove loose hair, clothing, jewelry, etc.

Precautions

Do

  • Read the Safe Work Procedure and obtain North Forge approval before using the equipment for the first time.
  • Plan cuts carefully; use safety devices (push sticks, clamps, sleds, featherboards) where required.
  • Maintain a calm but vigilant attitude. If you are stressed or in a hurry, it’s best not to use the equipment.
  • Tie back long hair and jewelry; remove earbuds and hoodie cords.
  • Check the workspace for slip and trip hazards.
  • Ensure the equipment is in good condition (guards installed and working, blades are sharp and intact, no clogs in dust extraction hoses).
  • Make sure others in the area are aware of what you're doing. Warn any bystanders if your work can affect them.
  • Inspect the material for cracks, knots, or debris before starting - material can shatter or kick back if it is not stable.
  • Stand outside of any kickback zones.
  • Check the equipment for trapped debris when done, particularly trapped beside or under blades.
  • Use a brush and/or vacuum to clean most of the dust before finishing with compressed air.
  • Follow instructions in Oily Rags Bins

Do not

  • Use the equipment if you are tired, intoxicated, or otherwise impaired
  • Rush
  • Distract operators - if you need to get someone’s attention, stand to the side and wait until they notice you. Do not wave, shout, or touch the operator.
  • Leave the equipment with equipment still running - note that hearing protection can prevent users from hearing when the blade is/is not running.
  • Cut or sand metal due to risk of sparks and equipment/property damage.
  • Dispose of oily rags in the general waste bins.

Housekeeping

  • Check the working area for slip and trip hazards (sawdust, oil, offcuts) before and after working
  • Do not leave air hoses or extension cords laying across walkways where people can trip on them
  • Check hoses for excess sawdust or other clogs
  • Empty the dust collector if it is filled to more than halfway up the viewing window (~1 garbage bag worth of dust)
  • Empty waste bins if they are more than 75% full
    • Bag waste should be less than 6x6”
    • Blunt any sharp corners that could puncture the bag
    • Replace waste bags after emptying
    • Firewood bins are only for untreated wood with no paints or stains
  • Spread oily rags out to dry and dispose of them in the oily rags bin.
  • Return all fab lab tools to their proper locations
  • Remove all personal tools, materials, and equipment from the room
    • Fire code prohibits storing material in the wood room
  • Turn off the equipment and dust collector.
  • Turn off the room exhaust if you are the last one in the room.
    • Room exhaust is interlocked with equipment power; turning off the exhaust will turn off all equipment in the room!