Wood Shop SafetyWood Shop Safety

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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Kiley Chatfield

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OSHAGeneral Shop Safety Stationary MachinesPortable Power ToolsMeasuring Tools Test your knowledge

Stationary MachinesStationary Machines

Planer Jointer Table Saw Miter Saw Band Saw Scroll Saw Drill Press

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Portable Power ToolsPortable Power Tools

RouterElectric DrillOrbital Sander

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Think before you act…Think before you act…

Safety Violations

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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General Shop Safety General Shop Safety Do’s and Don'tsDo’s and Don'ts

No Horseplay No Running No Throwing No Side Projects

Do your own work Stay On Task Complete Your

Project Ask For Help

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Electric DrillElectric Drill

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 SanderOrbital Sander

Used for finish sanding

Sand with the grain Don’t touch the

sanding disk

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PlanerPlaner 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

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Table SawTable Saw

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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JointerJointer 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 SawMiter Saw

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 SawBand Saw

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 SawScroll Saw

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 PressDrill Press

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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RouterRouter

Used primarily as an edge profiler

Always cut in a counter- clockwise 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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MeasuringMeasuring

Measure 2 times Cut 1!

Read your Plans!!

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Test Your KnowledgeTest Your Knowledge

Planer Table Saw Jointer Miter Saw Band Saw Scroll Saw Drill Press

Router Electric Drill Orbital Sander Measuring General Shop Safety OSHA

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Planer QuizPlaner Quiz

When operating the planer the safest place to stand is in front of the machine.

True or False?

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True 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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FalseFalse

Great! You really know your planer!

The safest place to stand is

to either side of the planer!

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Table Saw QuizTable 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!Correct!

The table saw is used primarily for ripping lumber. Ripping is cutting with the grain.

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Sorry! That is incorrect.Sorry! That is incorrect.

Remember the table saw is used primarily for ripping. Ripping is cutting with the grain.

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Jointer QuizJointer 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!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.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 QuizMiter 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.Yes! That is Correct.

When using the Miter Saw always pull out and cut back.

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No!No!

When using the Miter Saw always pull out and cut back.

Please try again.

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Band Saw QuizBand Saw Quiz

The safest distance for your fingers is a ½ inch away from the blade.

True or False?

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Correct!Correct!

The safest distance for your fingers is 2 inches.

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Sorry!Sorry!

The safest distance for your finger is at least 2 inches.

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Scroll Saw QuizScroll Saw Quiz

The Scroll Saw is used primarily for cross cutting.

True or False?

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NO!NO!

Remember the scroll saw is used for small rounded cuts and intricate detailed cuts.

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Yes! That’s Right!Yes! That’s Right!

The Scroll Saw is used for small rounded and intricate detailed cuts.

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Drill Press QuizDrill Press Quiz

It is important to remove the _________ before turning on the Drill Press.

a. Switch

b. Chuck key

c. Table

d. Bogie

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Yes!Yes!

Always remove the Chuck Key before turning on the Drill Press.

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NO!NO!

Remember to remove the Chuck Key before turning on the machine to avoid a serious injury.

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Router QuizRouter Quiz

Always cut in a clockwise direction with the router.

True or False?

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Correct!Correct!

You remembered that when cutting with a Router it is safer to cut in a Counter clockwise direction.

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Incorrect!Incorrect!

Always cut in a Counter Clockwise direction to ensure that the Router holds tight against your lumber.

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Electric Drill QuizElectric 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!Great! You got It!

A drill is used for drilling holes and setting screws.

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Sorry That’s Wrong!Sorry That’s Wrong!

Remember an Electric Drill is used to drill holes and set screws.

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Orbital Sander QuizOrbital Sander Quiz

When using the orbital sander always go against the grain of the wood.

True or False?

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False?False?

You got it Good Job!

In order to ensure the best results always sand with the grain!

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True?True?

No, That is wrong!

When Using the Orbital sander you want to sand with the grain.

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Measuring QuizMeasuring Quiz

Measure _________ and cut __________ is the measuring motto.

a. Once, Twice

b. Twice, Once

c. Measure with your nose, and cut the cheese is the measuring motto.

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Yes!Yes!

When measuring you always want to measure twice and only cut once.

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You Guessed Wrong!You Guessed Wrong!

The Measuring Motto is Measure twice, Cut once!

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General Shop Safety QuizGeneral 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!Oops you Missed Some!

Remember to follow all of the suggested don’ts.

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You got it Dude!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 QuizOSHA Quiz

What does OSHA stand for?

a. Oh Shit, Happened Again

b. Occupational Safety and Health Act

c. Only Snakes Hate Apples

d. Oregon State Housing Association

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Silly Guesser!Silly Guesser!

OSHA is Occupational Safety and Health Act

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Wow you Paid Attention!Wow you Paid Attention!

OSHA is the Occupational Safety and Health Act! Great Job!

Now you Are Done! Click Here to Finish!

You are ready!You are ready!

Now that you have completed the training you are ready to begin work on your project!

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