Personal Safety

Protective Equipment

Always use appropriate personal protective equipment.

• Always wear appropriate eye protection.

• Hearing and respiratory protection is strongly recommended as it will reduce the risk of long-term personal injury.

Personal Attire

Always dress properly.

• While in the workshop, you should always dress appropriately. Failure to do so can lead to serious injury.

• ALWAYS wear closed-toed shoes, tie back long hair, and roll up long sleeves.

• NEVER wear loose clothing or jewelry. 

Awareness

Stay alert, watch what you are doing, and use common sense when operating power tools.

• It is critical that you maintain awareness in a workshop environment. Any lapse in attention can cause serious injury.

• Keep distractions to a minimum. Keep observers, pets and children at a safe distance while operating power tools.

• Do not operate power tools under the influence of drugs or alcohol.