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Maintaining a Safe Work Environment

Woodworking Shop Safety Tips & Products

First-Aid Kit:

This 196 pc bulk first aid kit is ideal for contractors, fleet vehicles, worksites or small companies with up to 50 employees.

Designed for the workplace, this first aid kit is compliant with ANSI standards and also meets or exceeds federal OSHA recommendations with 20 critical products. The plastic case, with slanted, spill-proof dividers is wall mountable yet has a handle for easy carrying.

Accidents Happen:

You never know when you may accidentally cut or injure yourself or co-worker in the shop. If possible, have various braces available in case of strain, such as wrist, knee or back braces.

The Back Support Belt with Suspenders - Taper Front - 2X helps avoid painful back and muscle strains from repetitive lifting. Supports abdominal muscles, relieves back-muscle strain and encourages proper spine curvature.

Keep Your Shop Tidy:

Accidents can happen if your shop is cuttered or in disarray. At the end of each day try to pick up after yourself.

We're not saying you have to put everything away, just keep power and extension cords tucked away so that you don't trip over them. It is so nice to come to a clean workbench and shop to start the day.

With the 30-Foot Cord Reel with Circuit Breaker the cord pulls out of reel and locks at desired working length, then automatically retracts with a slight tug for easy windup.

Stay Alert:

If you are suffering from fatigue or feel distracted, avoid going to work in your shop. The potential for accidents happening are increased when you are not alert especially while performing a repetitious job. Your mind my wander and the subconscience may take over. Take a break once in a while and come back when you are feeling more alert.

The Brew 'N Go Coffeemaker Wouldn't this make a great gift for your favorite woodworker? The insulated mug is tapered, has a contoured, easy-grip handle and fits most vehicle cup holders.

Visitors are Distracting:

If people come to visit, take a break.

Turn everything off and stop working until they leave. Children can be a big distraction, too, so make sure they are not around while you work.

This elegant Western Red Cedar Adirondack Chair is handcrafted for snug fitting joinery. The edges are routed for a clean uniform appearance. 39"W 32"D 38"H Assembly required.

Wear Safety Protection:

Safety glasses or goggles are a must! If you get dust or debris in your eyes, have eye wash handy. Protect your hearing. Always wear ear plugs when operating loud tools and machinery, such as routers, miter saws and table saws.

These Safety Glasses, with 1.5 magnification, are impact resistant with distortion free lens that provide fatigue free use.

Protect Your Hands:

When handling lumber, protect your hands by wearing gloves. Remove slivers promptly as some woods can be toxic like Cedar, Mahogany and Redwood.

Try to avoid wearing sandals on the job in case you drop something on your toes! Keep long hair pulled back and avoid loose fitting clothing and rings.

Provide Good Lighting:

Make sure your shop has proper lighting not only overhead but in tool areas such as chop saws, scroll saws and drill presses. This will help ease eye strain, and provide the essential light needed to operate your tools and work with your projects. If you wear glasses, clean them often using a good glass cleaner.

Halogen Tripod Light with waterproof on/off switches gives you individual control of the lights, and the hinged face and tempered safety glass offer both safety and versatility.

Ventilate Your Shop:

The best thing you can do for your shop is get a good dust collector system in place. Dust can be quite hazardous to the woodworker. If possible. open windows and turn on fans for good circulation especially when you are painting. Fans that extract air to the outside are handy, too.

This JET Dust Collector model features a remote control for fewer trips back and forth across the shop and less downtime. Get a cleaner and healthier professional woodshop!

Maintain Tool Safety:

Before operating any new tool or equipment, read the instructions or owners manual. Get familiar with the way the tool operates and know how it goes together. Make sure all extension cords are double insulated and grounded. Use push sticks with table saws.

Table Saw Push Sticks offer a safe and convenient way to run stock on your router table, shaper, table saw or jointer. They keep your hands safely away from cutting edges.

Keep Tools Sharp:

Keep your tools and cords in good shape. If you can't repair them yourself, send out for repairs. Keep your tools clean. Maintain sharp accessories such as router bits, drill bits, saw blades, chisels, etc.

The Drill Doctor comes with a how-to video. Anyone who frequently wears down drill bits is going to appreciate the savings this handy machine can offer.