Wood Shop Safety
Kiley Chatfield
This lesson will teach you about safe work
practices for the wood shop and introduce
you to the common tools we use.
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OSHA
 General Shop Safety
 Stationary Machines
 Portable Power Tools
 Measuring Tools
 Test your knowledge
Stationary Machines
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Planer
Jointer
Table Saw
Miter Saw
Band Saw
Scroll Saw
Drill Press
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Portable Power Tools
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Router
 Electric Drill
 Orbital Sander
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Think before you act…
OSHA Occupational Safety and Health
Act is a government organization to keep
you safe on the job.
Click the link below.
How many Safety violations can you find?
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Safety Violations
General Shop Safety
Do’s and Don'ts
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No Horseplay
 No Running
 No Throwing
 No Side Projects
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Do your own work
 Stay On Task
 Complete Your Project
 Ask For Help
Electric Drill
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Used for Drilling holes and
setting screws.
 Clamp material
 Make sure the bit is tight
 Beware of surroundings!
Which safety rule is violated? Click
the bottom picture to find out!
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Orbital Sander
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Used for finish
sanding
 Sand with the grain
 Don’t touch the
sanding disk
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Planer
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Used to reduce the
thickness of material
Remove all glue and
nails before planing
Material must be at
least 12” long
Do not stand directly in
front of machine
Do not bend down and
look in machine while
it is on
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Table Saw
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Used for Ripping wood
Keep wood tight against
the fence
Do not use with out guard
in place
If wood is not four inches
wide, use a push stick
Never reach over blade
Make sure fence is tight
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Jointer
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Used to make one edge
straight prior to cutting on
table saw
Keep wood tight against
the fence
DO NOT JOINT END
GRAIN!
Keep guard in place
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Miter Saw
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Used for Cross cuts
and finish cuts to
length
 PULL OUT AND CUT
BACK!!!
 Hold wood firmly
 Keep hands at LEAST
7” away from blade
 Wait for blade to stop
moving before lifting
handle up
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Band Saw
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Used for Curved Cuts
Keep Fingers 2” away
from blade
Keep Fingers out of direct
line of Blade
Turn off saw before
backing out
Make Relief Cuts
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Scroll Saw
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Used to cut tight
rounded cuts and
intricate details
 Cut slow!
 Turn off saw to back
out of deep cuts
 Do not touch blade
while it is moving
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Drill Press
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Used to drill holes
Tie Long Hair Back!!
Remove Loose Clothing
(coats, backpacks, hoody
strings, etc.)
Hold wood Firmly or
clamp small pieces
Do not touch bit while it
is moving
Remove Chuck Key
before operation
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Router
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Used primarily as an edge
profiler
 Always cut in a counterclockwise direction
 Clamp ALL material
being cut or profiled
 Hold with 2 hands
 NEVER set router on its
base
 Do not turn base toward
you
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Measuring
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Measure 2 times
Cut 1!
 Read your Plans!!
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Test Your Knowledge
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Planer
Table Saw
Jointer
Miter Saw
Band Saw
Scroll Saw
Drill Press
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Router
Electric Drill
Orbital Sander
Measuring
General Shop Safety
OSHA
Planer Quiz
When operating the planer the safest place to
stand is in front of the machine.
True or False?
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True
I’m Sorry!
Do not stand directly in front of the planer!
It is better to stand to either side!
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False
Great! You really know your planer!
The safest place to stand is
to either side of the planer!
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Table Saw Quiz
The table saw is used primarily for________.
a. Cross cutting
b. Edge profiling
c. Ripping
d. All of the above
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Correct!
The table saw is used primarily for ripping
lumber. Ripping is cutting with the grain.
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Sorry! That is incorrect.
Remember the table saw is used primarily for
ripping. Ripping is cutting with the grain.
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Jointer Quiz
The Jointer is used to ___________.
a. Sand your wood
b. Drill holes
c. Make cross cuts
d. Cut an edge straight prior to cutting on the
table saw.
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Correct!
The Jointer is used to cut an edge straight
prior to cutting on the table saw.
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Sorry! That’s incorrect.
Remember the Jointer is used to cut an edge
straight prior to cutting on the table saw.
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Miter Saw Quiz
The safest way to use the Miter Saw is to pull
out and cut back.
True or False?
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Yes! That is Correct.
When using the Miter Saw always pull out
and cut back.
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No!
When using the Miter Saw always pull out
and cut back.
Please try again.
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Band Saw Quiz
The safest distance for your fingers is a ½
inch away from the blade.
True or False?
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Correct!
The safest distance for your fingers is 2 inches.
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Sorry!
The safest distance for your finger is at least 2
inches.
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Scroll Saw Quiz
The Scroll Saw is used primarily for cross
cutting.
True or False?
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NO!
Remember the scroll saw is used for small
rounded cuts and intricate detailed cuts.
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Yes! That’s Right!
The Scroll Saw is used for small rounded and
intricate detailed cuts.
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Drill Press Quiz
It is important to remove the _________
before turning on the Drill Press.
a.
b.
c.
d.
Switch
Chuck key
Table
Bogie
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Yes!
Always remove the Chuck Key before turning
on the Drill Press.
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NO!
Remember to remove the Chuck Key before
turning on the machine to avoid a serious
injury.
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Router Quiz
Always cut in a clockwise direction with the
router.
True or False?
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Correct!
You remembered that when cutting with a
Router it is safer to cut in a Counter
clockwise direction.
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Incorrect!
Always cut in a Counter Clockwise direction
to ensure that the Router holds tight against
your lumber.
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Electric Drill Quiz
What is the Electric Drill used for?
a. Sanding
b. Removing unwanted blemishes
c. Drilling holes and setting screws
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Great! You got It!
A drill is used for drilling holes and setting
screws.
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Sorry That’s Wrong!
Remember an Electric Drill is used to drill
holes and set screws.
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Orbital Sander Quiz
When using the orbital sander always go
against the grain of the wood.
True or False?
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False?
You got it Good Job!
In order to ensure the best results always sand
with the grain!
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True?
No, That is wrong!
When Using the Orbital sander you want to
sand with the grain.
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Measuring Quiz
Measure _________ and cut __________ is
the measuring motto.
a.
b.
c.
Once, Twice
Twice, Once
Measure with your nose, and cut the
cheese is the measuring motto.
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Yes!
When measuring you always want to measure
twice and only cut once.
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You Guessed Wrong!
The Measuring Motto is Measure twice, Cut
once!
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General Shop Safety Quiz
The don’ts include:
a. Running
b. Jumping
c. Skipping
d. Kissing
e. Hugging
f.
Frolicking
g. All of the Above
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Oops you Missed Some!
Remember to follow all of the suggested
don’ts.
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You got it Dude!
Always remember there is no physical contact
or horse play to ensure safety in our class!
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OSHA Quiz
What does OSHA stand for?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Oh Shit, Happened Again
Occupational Safety and Health Act
Only Snakes Hate Apples
Oregon State Housing Association
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Silly Guesser!
OSHA is Occupational Safety and Health Act
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Wow you Paid Attention!
OSHA is the Occupational Safety and Health
Act! Great Job!
Now you Are Done!
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You are ready!
Now that you have completed the training you
are ready to begin work on your project!
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