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You will be working in the Woodworking Room . In order to keep safe from hazards created by you or other workers using any of the tools in this room, the following precautions apply in addition to any other precautions:
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!
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Instructions:Woodworking dust collection interlock system doesn't exist yet
The dust collectors in the Woodworking Room and the CNC Woodworking Room are interlocked with several of the stationary tools, and the dust collectors themselves will only turn on if the room exhaust fans are on. Equally, turning off the room exhaust will cut power to the equipment - do not turn off the exhaust if others are working in the room!
