CARPENTRY SAFETY

Wear Appropriate Clothes

• Safety glasses
• Work boots (no sneakers)
• Clothing should not be
baggy
• Long pants (jeans)
• No open shirts (button
them)
• Gloves may be necessary
at times
Personal Safety Equipment

• Safety glasses
• Work boots
• Gloves
• Hearing protection
• Mask or respirator
• Fall protection harness
(required if working
above 6’)
Hand Tools

• Hammer
• Square
• Tape
• Hand saws
• Chisels
• Utility knife
• Pencils
• Many more…
Power Tools
• Circular saw
• Reciprocating saw
• Drill
• Router
• Sanders
• Jigsaw
• Power plane
• Laser level
• Much more…
Equipment/Machinery

• Table saw
• Band saw
• Miter saw
• Heavy trucks
• Demolition machinery
• Jointer
• Air compressor and nail
guns
• Much more…
Tool Safety (general)
• Never use tools
improperly, or without
being familiar with the
functions and adjustments
• Always use appropriate
safety gear (glasses, dust
mask etc.)
• Always make sure there is
adequate space
• Serious injury and/or death
could occur due to
improper tool use
• When in doubt ASK!!!
Electrical Safety
• Inspect tools and cords
daily for wear
• Never work in standing
water
• Do not use tools that give
off a shock or spark
• Do not perform repairs
unless licensed
• Use GFCI protection when
working outside
Floors, Doors, Exits

• Keep floors, clear of

unnecessary debris
• Do not block window or
door openings
• Always keep exits clear of
debris and well marked
Chemical Hazards
• Many chemical hazards on
the job
• Read the labels
• Follow the instructions
• Wear proper protection
(eyes, hands, face etc.)
• Don’t use if unsure
• Can include: urethane,
stain, adhesives, treated
lumber, airborne dust,
plywood, and more…
 Ergonomic Hazards - Lifting

• Use proper lifting

technique
• Bend at the knees –
not at the waist
• Ask for help with
awkward or heavy
objects
• Back injuries are
serious
Infectious Diseases
• Maintain a clean
jobsite
• Bag refuse
• Wash hands well
before meals, and
after bathroom visits
• Drain stagnant pools
• Be aware of potential
disease hazards
Fire
• Note extinguisher locations
and types
• Different fires use different
extinguishers
• “A” Ordinary Combustibles
• “B” Liquids
• “C” Electrical
• Understand operation of
extinguishers before a fire
HOW and to WHOM DO YOU REPORT AN
INJURY
• Immediately report
the injury to your
supervisor
• Include all of the facts
including time,
machine or tool used,
and circumstances
• Do not let anyone talk
you out of a doctor
visit