CHAPTER 2: Health and Safety

Risks and Hazards

• A hazard is something that may cause
injury.
• A risk is the chances or possibility of an
injury occurring.
• Examine your workshop to identify
possible hazards.
• What steps can be taken to reduce the
risks or possibility of accidents from
these hazards?
 Safety Guidelines
Consider rules or guidelines that should be followed in
• Workshop and work area
• Using tools safely
• Using Power tools and machines safely.
Think – Pair – Share
Think – about one or all of the points above.
Pair – In pairs or small groups, discuss and write down your
thoughts about rules to keep people safe.
Share – Share your points with the class and agree class rules.
 Safety guidelines – workshop
• Store coats and bags neatly.
• Keep your bench tidy.
• Always follow the teacher’s instructions.
• If you are not sure of something – ASK.
• Always WALK.
• Never throw anything.
• Report all accidents.
 Safety guidelines – tools
• Carry all tools by your side.
• Use personal protection
equipment.
• Keep hands and fingers behind the
cutting edge of tools.
• Always work away from your body
when using sharp cutting tools.
• Take great care when handing
tools to others – handle first.
 Safety guidelines – materials
• Brush dust from the bench – never blow
the dust away.
• Wear safety glasses and a dust mask
when sanding or using the sanding
machine.
• Protective gloves should be worn when
handling hot materials.
• Wear the correct protective equipment
when using chemicals such as adhesives
and finishes.
 Safety signs
• Signs warn of possible danger.
• They give important information about safe procedures and
equipment.
• Always read instructions on containers.
 Personal protective equipment
Describe how each one protects you
• Eye protection
• Face protection
• Dust masks and face masks
• Ear protection
 Workshop safety features
• Electrical safety features
 Isolation switches
 Emergency stop buttons

Make a sketch of an
emergency stop
button.
 Workshop safety features
• Dust extraction
• Machine guards
 Workshop safety features
• Transformers
• Fire extinguishers
Health and Safety
Quiz/Questions
Describe two safety precautions to be followed when:
1. Using a chisel
2. Using a pillar drill
3. Using a disk sander
 1. Precautions when using a chisel
̶ Keep both hands behind the edge of the chisel.
̶ Always work away from yourself (point the chisel away from
yourself).
̶ Always carry the chisel by your side.
̶ Pass the chisel to someone, handle first.
 2. Precautions when using a pillar drill
̶ Always wear eye protection
̶ Secure the work piece in a vice or to the adjustable table
before use
̶ Keep the guards on place
̶ Turn off the machine before making any adjustments
 Identify 3 things you would do to keep your
workshop safe for everybody.
̶ Keep all work and floor areas tidy store bags and coats out
of the way.
̶ Report all accidents immediately.
̶ Report faulty tools or damaged equipment immediately.
̶ Use safety equipment and follow safety signs and warning
labels.
̶ Tie back long hair and secure loose clothing.
Name this piece of safety equipment.

̶ 110 volt Electric transformer

How does this piece of equipment improve safety?

̶ Reduces the risk of electric shock. It reduces the voltage from

220V to 110V.
 Bandsaw
1. Identify 3 safety features of this
woodworking machine.
2. Describe 3 safety precautions you would
take when using this piece of equipment.
 1. Bandsaw: Safety Features
̶ Adjustable blade guard
̶ Adjustable cutting fence
̶ Emergency stop button
 2. Bandsaw: Safety Precautions
̶ Keep hands clear of the blade
̶ Always adjust the guard to expose only
enough of the blade to make the cut
̶ Always use eye protection
̶ Avoid wearing loose clothing and tie back
long hair
Identify the machine in the picture and state its use.

̶ Mortising machine
Outline 4 steps a person would take to use this
machine safely.
̶ Always secure your work piece with
the clamp
̶ Use eye protection when using this
machine
̶ Wait for machine to stop completely
before making any adjustments
̶ Keep your hands clear of the cutter
̶ Report all faults immediately