Common sense guidelines for woodworking safety.
Usually it involves working when tired and not paying proper attention. Sometimes the accident was caused by using the wrong tool for the job, or simply not understanding how the tool worked. My goal is to retire with the same number of digits that I started with. I hope you do too. Below are the very basics of woodworking safety. This list is not complete nor is it an attempt for it to be. These are common sense, general rules only. Please read my disclaimer before using any information on this site. Must do rules for woodworking safety: * know your tools * don't work when tired or under the influence of alcohol or drugs (including prescriptions) * always wear eye and ear protection as well as a dust mask * tie back long hair * don't wear loose clothing or jewelry
* Most important is to be aware of what you are doing. If I find myself distracted or tired I put the tools down, then and there. It's sometimes hard for me to do, especially if I have a deadline. But then, a trip to the ER would take way too much time. Besides I can always organize dowels or empty the dust collector. That's it. End of nag.
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