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Woodworking is sure fun and hard
work, but it can also be dangerous.
For example, using a tool the wrong way or handling a cleaning or
other solution in the wrong manner could mean cuts or burns to you
or your loved ones nearby in the work area.
To help prevent accidents before they have a chance to happen, you
might want to start or print out a handy safety checklist. Several
main areas that your safety checklist should cover include:
1. Power supply - Check to make sure you are not using too much
power, like with television’s Tim the Toolman who tries to boost
everything with turbo-power. And make sure to have the right wattage
and apparatuses; i.e. don’t try inserting a 3-prong plug into a
two-prong extension cord with a 3-prong adapter on the end. It needs
grounded the correct, safe way.
2. Tool Check – Check all tools, especially older power drills and
other electrical tools to make sure there are no bare wires showing.
Set any safety features, grab all safety gear and USE it, including
goggles to protect your eyes, even if they are uncomfortable.
3. Solutions / Materials – Check everything that you will be using
in your projects for the correct way to handle any solutions and
materials that may be harmful. You might need special gloves or
other protective gear to handle solvents, paint thinner and
varnishes, etc. And especially if any young children will be around
your work area, make sure to have sharp objects, harmful chemicals
and other unsafe items out of reach.
4. First Aid – have a first aid kit handy for emergencies. Items to
include are:
Include the following in each of your first-aid kits:
adhesive tape & some bandages in assorted sizes
alcohol wipes
antibiotic cream or ointment
antiseptic solution (hydrogen peroxide works fine)
antiseptic wipes
calamine lotion and hydrocortisone cream (1%)
cleaners or soap solution
cold pack & heating pad
emergency phone numbers & family medications
first-aid guide
flashlight (solar if possible or rechargeable one)
pain reliever
plastic gloves
safety pin and cloth bandage
small scissors and pair of tweezers
sterile gauze
thermometer
warm blanket.
Quite frankly, there is a lot more to learn about safety and other
important issues involving your woodworking projects. So stay tuned
for more lessons.
And if you’re in a hurry for your family projects or other special
reasons – and in need of plenty more details on these basics along
with plenty of woodworking terminology - - or even just for fun,
grab your copy of:
“Woodworking Essentials”
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