10 ways to avoid table saw injuries (and cut costs)
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10 Ways to Avoid TableSaw Injuries
[and cut costs]
Let's be real:
Accidents aren'tany fun...
Especially when powertools are involved.
Like this one!
In fact, a table saw injuryoccurs every 9
minutes.
That's about 160accidents per DAY.
And of the 60K people whoare injured each year...
And of the 60K people whoare injured each year...
Only about 40K seek emergency treatment.
Unfortunately, around 4Kof those ER visits result in
amputation.
To avoid these types of accidents and the hefty billsthat come with them…
Here are 10 waysto keep your
employees safewhen operating a
table saw:
Provide adequate training.
This'll ensure thateveryone in the shop
knows how and when touse a table saw.
Make sure workingconditions arecomfortable.
That means...
> Proper lighting > Adequate airflow> Controlled temperatures> Reasonable work-life
balance
Enforce proper dress code.
Employees should avoidwearing:
> Loose fitting clothing > Long sleeves> Gloves
And opt for:
> Non-slip shoes > Safety glasses > Dust masks > Hearing protection
Keep the work areaclean.
Stock pieces, cutoffs,and excess sawdust
should be cleaned upwith frequency.
And the work areashould also be free oflong wires or anything
that can cause anemployee to lose their
footing.
Make a safetychecklist.
Before powering up atable saw, shop
employees shouldmake sure all safety
features are inworking order.
Blade guards, rivingknives, and anti-
kickback pawls needto be in place beforestarting any work.
Show employees howand where to stand
when operating a tablesaw.
Make sure all tablesaw operators
maintain a solidstance that is not
directly in front of theblade or kickback
zone.
Keep pushsticks readily
available.
Make it a priority toadvise all table saw
operators to use pushsticks when working
on a job.
This'll keep hands andfingers from getting
too close to the blade.
Equip employees withmiter gauges or rip
fences.
Doing so will helptable saw operatorsguide stock through
the blade properly andavoid making free-
hand cuts.
Emphasize that tablesaw operators should
NEVER reach over amoving blade.
If fence or bladeadjustments are
needed, it’s essentialfor employees topower down the
machine beforehand.
Have employees checkstock before cutting.
Workpieces containingstones, knots, nails, orscrews could cause a
kickback injury.
To avoid any projectileissues, it's essential for
all workpieces tobe clear of any
anomalies.
PTI Table Saw Safety Video
WoodCraft's Table Saw Safety Tips
OSHA's Woodworking eTool
Fine Woodworking's Guide to Safety
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