This approved code of practice and guidance is aimed at employers dutyholders and anyone who has responsibility for the safe use of woodworking machinery such as managers and supervisors.
Safe use of woodworking machines. Suwwmc this one day course has been designed for those that need to operate a range of fixed wood working machinery including routers planers powered saws spindle moulders hand tools. Safe use of woodworking machinery course ref. These woodworking safety rules are designed to be easy to remember and are mostly common sense. That being said failure to comply with the safety rules can cause serious injury.
Wear hearing protection that is suitable for the level and frequency of the noise you are exposed to in. What safety procedures should you follow when using woodworking machines. This training course aims to give trainees knowledge understanding and basic skills in the safe operation of woodworking machine tools. Basic safety rules for people who work at or operate woodworking machines 1.
2 guidelines for the safe use of machinery about these guidelines guidelines for the safe use of machinery applies to leaders employees contractors supervisors and health and safety representatives. Ensure all machines are well maintained. Wear dust masks when required. Ensure adequate lighting at every machine.
Use mechanical feeding wherever possible. It applies to most woodworking machinery. They provide important information for the health and safety of those who purchase operate clean repair or maintain machinery. Always wear safety glasses or goggles or a face shield with safety glasses or goggles.
Basic safety rules for woodworking machines basic safety rules for woodworking machines 1. Woodworking is among one of the safest and enjoyable hobbies you can do provided you adhere to a set of rudimentary and easy to follow safety rules. This approved code of practice and guidance is aimed at employers dutyholders and anyone who has responsibility for the safe use of woodworking machinery such as managers and supervisors. You will be required to select the appropriate equipment to use based on the type of operations to be performed the size of the components and the materials used.
The safe use of woodworking machinery notice of approval this code of practice entitled the safe use of woodworking machinery has been approved by the minister for social security under article 10 of the health and safety at.