Workshop safety is crucial to prevent accidents and injuries. Here are some safety precautions to follow in a workshop:

• Wear appropriate clothing: Avoid wearing baggy, loose, or ill-fitting clothing, jewelry, or any other loose hanging items that can get caught in machinery.

• Keep the work area free from hazards: Ensure that the workshop is equipped to handle emergency situations, such as fire extinguishers and properly equipped first aid kits. Keep tools and equipment properly guarded, and workers should use tools and equipment in a safe manner.

• Read the operators manual: Read the operators manual and observe all safety precautions for all equipment. Follow safe practices when using tools, such as using tools of an appropriate size and shape for the job, wiping oil, grease, and dirt from tools with a clean rag before starting a job, and shutting off machines before adjusting them.

• Use appropriate personal protective equipment: Use safety glasses when using punches, chisels, hammers, or grinding devices. Use safety equipment when removing and installing heavy parts. Wear appropriate personal protective equipment for the tools you are using.

• Supervision: Potentially dangerous work in departmental workshops should only be carried out under the supervision of a workshop supervisor. No person other than a workshop supervisor or professionally qualified workshop employee may work alone in a workshop or at times when a workshop supervisor is unavailable to supervise the work.

• Cleanliness: Keep the work area tidy, clean up any spills immediately, and wash hands after using equipment and materials.

• Proper training: Proper training must be given to an aspiring woodworker before he/she handles dangerous machinery. Every machine and tool is made for a specific job, and care must be taken not to use it for something it wasn’t intended for.

• Emergency stop buttons: Know where the emergency stop buttons are positioned in the workshop. If you see an accident at the other side of the workshop, you can use the emergency stop button to turn off all electrical power to the machines.

By following these safety precautions, you can ensure a safe and productive workshop experience.