Information
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Student Name:
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Conducted on
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Student has completed all of their safety forms and passed with a minimum of 70%
Table Saw
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The saw blade projects 1/4" above the stock or enough to clear the common gullets.
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During a rip cut, student never reaches over the blade with any body part.
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Student uses a push stick when ripping pieces that are 6" or less in width.
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When ripping stock, the student is in control of the material between the fence and blade and pushed past the blade all the way onto the out feed table.
Jointer
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Student ensures that the guard is over the knives at all times.
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Student keeps all body parts at least 6" from the cutter head.
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Student uses a push stick or push block when face-jointing flat pieces of stock or for edge-jointing any piece lower than the height of the fence.
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Student never joints the face of stock less than 1/4" thick.
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Student NEVER joints end grain!
Planer
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Student does not remove more than 1/32" of wood at one time.
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Student only planes material that is longer than the distance between the in-feed and out-feed rollers.
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Student does NOT plan stock to less than 1/4" thick.
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Student does NOT plan stock with large cracks or loose knots.
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Student always planes wood with the grain, never across or perpendicular to the grain. (Planer will shred the wood)
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If stock gets stuck, the student: a) Gently pushes the stock into the planer; Do not overly force the material b) Shift the stock at a slight angle if the first suggestion doesn't work. c) Lower the table 1/8 turn of the adjustment wheel and repeat A and B again. d) Do NOT turn the power off while stock is in the planer.
Mitre Saw
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Student removes scrap and other foreign items from the machine before operating the saw.
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Student makes sure that piece to be cut is firmly against the table and fence before cutting and that they allow the blade to reach full speed before cutting.
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Student always maintains a 6" margin of safety between all body parts and the blade.
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Student waits until blade has completely stopped before removing chips, scraps or cut offs from the table.
Band Saw
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Student adjusts the upper guide and guard to about 1/4" above the stock while the machine is at a full stop.
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Student allows the saw to reach full speed before they feed their work into it.
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Students carefully plan their cuts, making lay outs and relief cuts before cutting long curves or curves of small radii.
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Student is away of the blade when removing scrap material from the band saw table.
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Student always maintains a 4" margin of safety when working with their fingers close to the blade.
Drill Press
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Student removes the chuck key before turning the power on and before leaving the area of the drill press.
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Student uses clamps or a drill vide whenever necessary to secure small or odd shaped work firmly.
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Student keeps hands away from the rotating spindle.
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Student stops the drill press before removing their work.
Combination Sanding Station
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Student holds work securely.
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Student keeps their fingers 2" away from the abrasive at all times.
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Student keeps stock moving to avoid overheating the abrasive material.
Student Sign Off
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Safety Audit Completed On:
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Student Name:
