CARP Safe Work Practices

Honolulu Community College Carpentry Technology Program Safe Work Practices General Health & Safety Rules, Honolulu Community College 1 Carpentry Shop Safety Rules 2 Safety Instructions for Specific Equipment & Tools Source: Canadian Centre for Occupational Health & Safety (CCOHS, http://www.ccohs.ca) Woodworking Machines General safety tips 3 Band saws 5 Jointers and planers 7 Mitre saws 9 Push sticks 11 Radial arm saws 13 Sanders 15 Shapers 17 Table saws 19 Wood turning lathes 22 Hand Tools General hand tool operations 23 Clamps 25 Cutting tools for bolts, cables, and strapping 27 Gear pullers 28 Hammers 29 Hand saw 31 Non-sparking tools 33 Pipe tools – wrenches, cutters, reamers, and threaders 35 Pliers and wire cutters 37 Screw drivers 39 Snips 41 Struck tools 43 Vises 45 Wood chisels 47 Wrenches 48 Powered Hand Tools Basic safety for electric tools 51 Belt sanders 55 Drills 56 Ergonomics 58 Planers 61 Basic safety for pneumatic tools 63 Pneumatic nailing and stapling tools 65 Powder-actuated tools 67 Routers 69 Saws – Circular 71 Saws – Sabre, jig, and reciprocating 73 Honolulu Community College Carpentry Technology Program General Health and Safety Rules Honolulu Community College (Source: Honolulu Community College Health & Safety Policy, April 2018) The following Health and Safety Rules apply to all faculty members, staff, administrators, students, and visitors of Honolulu Community College. 1. Instructors must set a good example in promoting health and safety by following all Health and Safety Rules. 2. Health and safety rules will be strictly enforced by the instructor. Students who violate the rules will not be allowed to attend or continue the class until such actions are corrected. Repeated violations of safety rules may result in disqualifying students from receiving credit for the class. 3. Instructors are responsible for communicating the evacuation and emergency procedures to the students at the beginning of each semester. 4. All students involved in activities that pose potential exposures to chemical, physical and/or biological hazards in the classroom, laboratory, or shop must be trained on the hazards and safe practices. The training must be documented and documentations should include students’ signatures, list of safety topics covered, and evidence of students’ competencies. The training documents are to be kept for at least three years or as long as the students remain at HonCC, whichever is longer. 5. The “General Health and Safety Rules” which apply at all times in the classrooms, shops, and laboratories shall be posted. 6. Specific safety procedures for equipment, tools, and machinery, as applicable, must be posted at the locations of activities. The requirement to use personal protective equipment, for example, safety glasses/goggles, gloves, ear plugs, must be posted at the locations as well. 7. Thorough health and safety inspections will be conducted regularly. Shops and laboratories will be inspected at least once a week by instructors, or the instructor’s designee. Offices and classrooms will be inspected by the designated Safety Liaisons at least once for each semester. The inspection reports will be maintained on location for one year. Hazardous conditions, unless it poses an imminent danger, shall be abated as soon as possible. Conditions posing imminent threats and unsafe behaviors shall be corrected immediately. 8. An adequate first aid kit shall be maintained in each designated location. Instructors are not allowed to distribute topical ointment or internally-taken medicine, including pain killers such as aspirin or ibuprofen. Students requiring such medicines should be referred to the Student Health Office. 9. All equipment, tools, and machinery must be kept in good operating condition. Instructors must ensure that periodic inspections and preventive maintenance are conducted and that the equipment operates to manufacturer's specifications. 10. All accidents, with or without an injury, must be reported to the Health Nurse. The instructor must investigate each accident to identify the cause and corrective actions necessary to prevent similar accidents from recurring. All investigations shall be documented and kept on file for at least one year. 1 | Page Honolulu Community College Carpentry Technology Program Carpentry Shop Safety Rules 1. Shop areas must be kept clean and orderly. Keep floor and work surfaces free of clutter. Aisles and exits must be unobstructed at all times. 2. Set up work up to allow comfortable body position to avoid strains. Avoid bending, twisting, and overreaching. Practice safe lifting techniques. 3. Store tools, materials and projects safely and securely. 4. Report all unsafe conditions to the instructor immediately. 5. Know what to do in case of an emergency. 6. Sleeve tops, long pants, and sturdy covered shoes are required in the shop areas. Tuck in loose clothing, tie back long hair (or use protective head covering such as a hair net), remove jewelry or any item that might get caught in equipment’s moving parts. 7. Wear appropriate protective gear when required. These may include hand, eye, hearing, and respiratory protection. 8. Follow all safety rules. No horseplay. Walk, do not run, never rush. Avoid pushing or bumping. 9. Use the right tool for the job. Never force a tool or attachment to do a job for which it is not designed. 10. Always use a guard when operating equipment. Keep hands away from moving machinery. Do not distract anyone using equipment. 11. Inspect all equipment & tools before using. Never use equipment with missing/damaged guards or damaged power cords. Report any damaged or inoperable equipment to the instructor immediately. Damaged or inoperable equipment must be tagged and removed from service. 12. Operate powered equipment only under instructor’s supervision. When impaired (sick, overly tired, on medication, feeling drowsy, etc), do not use powered equipment. When uncertain about equipment, always ask the instructor. Know locations of the emergency stop buttons. 13. When using equipment that may pose risk to others (such as grinders, compressed air), make sure that the surrounding areas are clear. 14. Immediately report all accidents and injuries to the instructor. 2 | Page Honolulu Community College Carpentry Technology Program Woodworking Machines - General Safety Tips What should you do before using woodworking machines? • Only use woodworking machines that you have been trained to use properly and safely. • Read the owner's manual carefully. • Make sure you understand instructions before attempting to use any tool or machine. Ask questions if you have any doubts about doing the work safely. What safety procedures should you follow when using woodworking machines? • Always wear safety glasses or goggles, or a face shield (with safety glasses or goggles). • Wear hearing protection that is suitable for the level and frequency of the noise you are exposed to in the woodworking area. If you have trouble hearing someone speak from three feet away, the noise level from the machine is too high. Damage to hearing may occur. • Use gloves to protect hands from splinters when handling wood but do not wear them near rotating blades and other machinery parts where the gloves can catch. • Wear protective footwear when required. • Make sure the guard is in position, is in good working condition, and guards the machine adequately before operating any equipment or machine. Check and adjust all other safety devices. • Make sure the equipment is properly grounded before use. • Check that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from the machine before turning on the power. • Inspect stock for nails or other materials before cutting, planing, routing or carrying out similar activities. • Make sure that all machines have start and stop buttons within easy and convenient reach of an operator. Start buttons should be protected so that accidental contact will not start the machine. A collar around the button 3 to 6 mm (1/8 to 1/4 inch) above the button is recommended. • Ensure that all cutting tools and blades are clean, sharp, and in good working order so that they will cut freely, not forced. • Turn the power off and unplug the power cord (or lock out the power source) before inspecting, changing, cleaning, adjusting or repairing a blade or a machine. Also turn the power off when discussing the work. • Use a "push stick" to push material into the cutting area. Jigs are also useful in keeping hands safe during cutting procedures. Keep hands out of the line of the cutting blade. • Clamp down and secure all work pieces when drilling or milling. • Use good lighting so that the work piece, cutting blades, and machine controls can be seen clearly. Position or shade lighting sources so they do not shine in the operator's eyes or cause any glare and reflections. • Ensure that the floor space around the equipment is sufficient to enable you to machine the size of work piece being processed safely without bumping into other workers or equipment. • Use extension tables or roller supports for large workpieces. Supports should be placed on both sides (infeed and outfeed). 3 | Page Honolulu Community College Carpentry Technology Program • Woodworking machines should be fitted with efficient and well-maintained local exhaust ventilation systems to remove sawdust or chips that are produced. • Electric power cords should be above head level or in the floor in such a way that they are not tripping hazards. • Keep work area free of clutter, clean, well swept, and well lit. Spills should be cleaned up immediately. Floor areas should be level and non-slip. Good housekeeping practices and workplace design will reduce the number of injuries and accidents from slips, trips, and falls. What should you avoid when working with woodworking machines? • Do not wear loose clothing, work gloves, neckties, rings, bracelets or other jewelry that can become entangled with moving parts. • Avoid awkward operations and hand positions where a sudden slip could cause your hand to move into the cutting tool or blade.

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