Safety

Safety

Found on this page and the Workshop page ...

To be able to work in the Guild's Shop ...

Orientation Safety Training ...

Tornado Shelter in the shop ...

Shop tool User Guides ...

Spontaneous Combustion ...

For details on the safe way to use the woodworking equipment in the Guild or your shop, see the safety rules, tips and programs below.

The Kansas City Woodworkers’ Guild is comprised of members who are dedicated to the following Safety Program goals and objectives.

	Formulate a comprehensive safety program that educates the Kansas City Woodworkers’ Guild members and officers.
	To encourage and promote safe woodworking attitudes and behaviors by all members when pursuing their woodworking activities in the guild wood shop or at home.
	Educate Guild members to the safest ways to operate various woodworking power tools and use the safest woodworking techniques.
	Educate Guild members in the best personal protective equipment to protect themselves against chemicals, noise, dust exposures and flying objects.

Join the Safety Committee in taking some time to review key safety attitudes you should have while working in your shop. Everyone should be taking personal responsibility for his or her own personal safety in Guild and his or her shop. With so many new woodworkers joining the Guild each month, it is important to reinforce the things that may seem like common sense to an experienced woodworker. Even experienced woodworkers can always use a refresher on these key safety attitudes.

	FOCUS A good safety attitude means that you focus on the task. How well are you concentrating on the job? If you have other things on your mind, you may be distracted.
	STRENGTH No, this does not mean muscle strength. What it means is the strength to do the right thing, even when you are under time or other pressure to take shortcuts. A good safety attitude means you have the strength to follow the safety procedures.
	TIME A good safety attitude means taking the time to do things correctly and using the right guard or Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Is saving a few minutes worth a lifelong injury?
	RESPONSIBILITY If you care about yourself and your family, YOU will have to take responsibility and follow the safety procedures and not take short cuts.
	RISK We all take risks. A good safety attitude means being smart and avoid taking unnecessary risks. A one in a thousand risk is not worth the possible cost. Do not play the odds, always follow the safety procedures.

Safety Rules

General Shop Rules and Guidelines

Drum Thickness Sander

Hollow Chisel Mortiser

Shop Safety Tips

PPE-Eyewear Selection

Dermatitis

Accident Causes

Fire Safety

Noise Control in the Shop

Noise Induced Hearing Loss

Amputation

Blood Clean-up in the Shop

Portable Air Compressor

Safety Program

Safety Committee Presentation

Shop Foreman Position

Waiver of Liability

Guidelines for Presenters & Exhibitors

Safety Test

Safety Test Answer Sheet

Orientation Safety Training Schedule

Where is the Tornado Shelter in the Shop?

The bathrooms and the nearby classroom have been designated tornado shelters in our new shop. If a tornado siren sounds, depending upon how many people are in the shop at the time, the bathrooms are the first choice as a shelter. If a tornado siren sounds, during a meeting, the bathrooms and classroom are the shelter.

Prior to arriving at the shop, be aware of the weather conditions in the area.

§ Tornado Watch means that conditions are conducive to the development of tornadoes in and close to the watch area.

§ Tornado Warning - A tornado has actually been sighted by spotters or indicated on radar and is occurring or imminent in the warning area.

§ Severe Thunderstorm Watch - Conditions are conducive to the development of severe thunderstorms in and close to the watch area.

§ Severe Thunderstorm Warning - A severe thunderstorm has actually been observed by spotters or indicated on radar, and is occurring or imminent in the warning area.

Shop safety extends to you being aware and seeking shelter if the tornado sirens sound while working in the shop.