Please spend time browsing these and raise any issues (particularly anything that is not understood!) with a Shed supervisor or other experienced senior.
We are each responsible for our personal safety and for that of fellow Shedders.
If you see dangerous/careless practice please speak up!
Much of this information strictly speaking relates to a commercial business (the videos are more industrial in terms of the equipment and settings that feature compared to our Sheds). HOWEVER, the principles are the same for us and there is much to learn from watching and reading. Safety first is the MUST when it comes to power tools and power equipment, and also with respect to dust control.
NEVER USE A MACHINE WITH WHICH YOU ARE NOT FAMILIAR WITHOUT PROPER INSTRUCTION ON HOW TO USE IT AND KNOWING THE POTENTIAL DANGERS INVOLVED.
AT A MINIMUM THAT MEANS AN INTRODUCTION ON HOW TO USE FROM A SHEDDER OF COMPETENCE WITH THE EQUIPMENT. DO NOT WORK ALONE.
IF IN ANY DOUBT DO NOT USE EQUIPMENT UNTIL YOU ARE INSTRUCTED.
Videos to View
Our wood dust exposure video demonstrates the high exposures you can get sweeping up and blowing down compared to using a vacuum cleaner with HEPA filters.
This safety video shows you the correct and safe technique for using a circular saw bench.
This safety video shows you the correct and safe technique for using a cross-cut saw.
This safety video shows you the correct and safe technique for using a surface planer.
This safety video shows you the correct and safe technique for using a vertical spindle moulder.
This safety video shows you the correct and safe technique for using a narrow band saw.
Our manual handling videos show good examples of lifting techniques and the use of different lifting aids for use with sheet material.
Woodworking
This information will help employers, the self employed and franchisees to comply with the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (COSHH), as amended, to control exposure to wood dusts, etc, and protect workers health.
THERE ARE SAFETY REMINDER NOTICES ADJACENT TO THE FIXED ITEMS OF EQUIPMENT. TAKE PRECAUTIONS YOU NEED TO FOR YOUR HEALTH & SAFETY.