Woodworking machinery safety requirements ansi o1 1 1992 for a detailed list of other osha standards that may apply to the woodworking industry see appendix a.
Safety in woodworking machinery. This site is for employers and those who want some basic information on what they must. Safety training woodworking recommend that training takes place within the normal place of work using machines the operators have access to on a regular daily basis. Ansi o1 1 1992 woodworking machinery safety requirements the national institute for occupational safety and health niosh has published a series of seven hazard controls fact sheets concerning wood dust control techniques. Wear hearing protection that is suitable for the level and frequency of the noise you are exposed to in the woodworking area.
Always wear safety glasses or goggles or a face shield with safety glasses or goggles. The following woodworking information sheets wis and circular saw poster will help you to ensure safe work practices take place on the following machinery. A guide for protecting workers from woodworking hazards 2 in this document shall and must are used to. Add a badge to your website or intranet so your workers can quickly find answers to their health and safety questions.
In this appendix niosh articles on controlling dust from woodworking machineries are consolidated for use as applicable. The first and most important rule of woodworking is to wear appropriate safety equipment. Courses can be full training or refreshers course durations vary depending on machine type number of machines range of skills and ability numbers attending the course. The use of any machinery should be covered by a risk assessment in accordance with section 19 of this act.
Woodworking machines for more information on a particular topic click on the document title below. Section 8 of the 2005 safety health and welfare at work act requires employers to ensure that machinery is designed provided and maintained so as to be safe and without risk to health. This website will help you manage woodworking risks as well as provide you with regular updates on health and safety issues. Woodworking information sheets circular saw poster.
Wear dust masks when required.