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26 Tips for Home Workshop Safety
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26 Tips for Home Workshop Safety
By Ron Tataryn
Your home workshop is full of potential dangers and accidents waiting to happen, but using some foresight and making sure you use good safety principles you can avoid most, if not all, accidents.
1. When using an air nailer or brad nailer always check the position of your hands before nailing the wood. Make sure your hands are free of the travel distance of either the nail or brad. If not, the nail or brad could enter your hand or finger.
2. Always wear your safety goggles or glasses when working with power tools or when drilling, sawing or sanding.
3. Be sure to use an extension cord of the right wire gauge. Extension cords are rated for amperage. A small gauge, i.e. household extension cord, could overheat and melt or cause a fire and even short out the tool you are using. A 12 or 14 gauge extension cord is recommended for power tool usage. Keep extension and power cords off the floor.
4. Make sure you read the shop manuals to become familiar with your new tools before using them.
5. Always work in a clean, uncluttered, safe environment. Keep floors swept; clean up any spills and remove articles you can trip over.
6. When working on a ladder, don’t overreach.
7. Whenever possible try to tie your extension ladder off to ensure it doesn’t slide off or fall, bringing you with it in the process.
8. When stripping wires with wire strippers always pull away from you to avoid hitting yourself.
9. Make sure tools are always sharpened.
10. Ensure power tools are properly grounded; never cut off the ground lug from the plug and never use your power tools near water sources.
11. Check your power tools for frayed cords or missing parts.
12. Always try to foresee accidents before they happen. In other words, before starting a task, think, “If I do this, what could possibly happen?” think of another way of accomplishing this task more safely.
13. When using chemicals and solvents, be sure your workshop is properly ventilated to avoid inhaling the fumes. Also be sure to read the label – you may need to keep the substance away from power tool usage in case of sparks and the substance may be hazardous if mixed with other chemicals.
14. Don’t overload your circuits; use a heavy-duty power bar with a safety feature sch as a reset button.
15. Unplug a power tool before working on it; either to repair something on it or change a part such as a bit or blade; and disconnect it or lock the switch when the tool is not in use.
16. The right tool for the right job. Don’t have it? Borrow it!
17. Keep a basic first aid kit handy along with a list of emergency numbers and your cell or portable phone if you’re alone or away from the main section of your home.
18. Make sure your workshop has a smoke detector (check the battery monthly and replace the battery annually) and a fully-charged fire extinguisher.
19. Do not work in a cramped environment. Keep your worktable clutter-free.
20. For storage of flammables and combustibles, please read “Protecting your Home and Family Against Fires”
21. Keep your small parts such as bolts, screws, nails, etc. in containers with lids to avoid spilling onto the workshop floor or into machinery and tools.
22. Invest in good lighting for your home workshop.
23. If you must tackle a heavy or awkward job, be sure to ask someone to help you.
24. Wear proper ear protection when working with noisy tools.
25. Use a mask when using a power sander or sanding gyprock joints.
26. Finally, don’t work when you’re tired – take a break or stop for the day. When you’re tired you can lack patience and concentration.
These are just some of the tips that can keep you working safely in your home workshop as well as around your house.
About the author: Ron Tataryn was a telephone technician and manager for over 28 years as well as a volunteer firefighter for 20 years. He brings his many years of safety experience to this article as well as his other report “Protecting your Home and Family Against Fires”. This article and more can be found at www.whimsies-online.com/freecontent.htm
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