Woodworking is a rewarding hobby that allows you to turn a black of wood into wooden masterpieces.
To enjoy woodworking a hobby however, it is vital to follow a few basic safety procedures.
These are nothing but common sense.
Even if you are used to working with your tools, it's just a good idea to think of these safety guidelines.
Begin by acknowledging the fact that mishaps do occur and that you need to observe basic safety rules at all times.
Over-confidence results in carelessness and in turn leads to injuries.
The most important piece of safety equipment that you should wear at all times while woodworking is a pair of safety glasses.
These are essential for protecting your eyes so you should wear them as soon as you enter your workshop and take them off only when you are on your way out.
If you work with anything that is likely to emit noxious fumes, makes sure you wear a mask.
While applying any chemicals on a surface, do not use your bare hands - wear gloves.
You should wear some kind of protection for your ears if you are working with noisy equipment such as planers.
Completely unplug a tool from the power outlet before changing a blade.
Just switching off the power is not safe.
Many people attach the tools that they need for removing blades onto the power cord so that they remember to disconnect the tool before a blade change.
Make sure the blades you use are sharpened.
Using dull blades makes you expend more effort as well as increases the chances of an accident.
This is because a dull blade tends to kick back or bind up.
Don't move your hand too near a blade even if it is not moving.
Check to see that the wood you are using is free of any metal pieces.
Else, these metallic pieces could jump out of the wood when a blade hits them and cause injury.
Nails and screws embedded in wood can be potential hazards.
You should completely avoid woodworking if you feel drowsy or intoxicated or are on medication.
You need your full attention while working with wood so that you can maintain the basic safety rules at all times.
Even a minor lapse of attention could alter judgment and result in a mishap.
Woodworking is meant to be enjoyed so don't let it get marred by accidents or injuries.
To enjoy woodworking a hobby however, it is vital to follow a few basic safety procedures.
These are nothing but common sense.
Even if you are used to working with your tools, it's just a good idea to think of these safety guidelines.
Begin by acknowledging the fact that mishaps do occur and that you need to observe basic safety rules at all times.
Over-confidence results in carelessness and in turn leads to injuries.
The most important piece of safety equipment that you should wear at all times while woodworking is a pair of safety glasses.
These are essential for protecting your eyes so you should wear them as soon as you enter your workshop and take them off only when you are on your way out.
If you work with anything that is likely to emit noxious fumes, makes sure you wear a mask.
While applying any chemicals on a surface, do not use your bare hands - wear gloves.
You should wear some kind of protection for your ears if you are working with noisy equipment such as planers.
Completely unplug a tool from the power outlet before changing a blade.
Just switching off the power is not safe.
Many people attach the tools that they need for removing blades onto the power cord so that they remember to disconnect the tool before a blade change.
Make sure the blades you use are sharpened.
Using dull blades makes you expend more effort as well as increases the chances of an accident.
This is because a dull blade tends to kick back or bind up.
Don't move your hand too near a blade even if it is not moving.
Check to see that the wood you are using is free of any metal pieces.
Else, these metallic pieces could jump out of the wood when a blade hits them and cause injury.
Nails and screws embedded in wood can be potential hazards.
You should completely avoid woodworking if you feel drowsy or intoxicated or are on medication.
You need your full attention while working with wood so that you can maintain the basic safety rules at all times.
Even a minor lapse of attention could alter judgment and result in a mishap.
Woodworking is meant to be enjoyed so don't let it get marred by accidents or injuries.