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This article covers the importance of maintaining a safe working environment in wood occupation workshops. It includes tips for organizing workbenches, creating clear circulation routes, using safety guards and protective equipment, and proper storage and handling of materials.
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WORKING AREAS WOOD OCCUPATION SKILLS WORKING AREAS HEALTH & SAFETY MATERIALS HANDLING & STORAGE
WORKING AREAS Circulation route Mirror to see into next space Finished Goods Raw Materials Circulation routes within workshops should always be clearly marked and kept clear. Access to fire exits should never be blocked.
WORKING AREAS Workbenches should only contain the items required to carry out the job in hand .
WORKING AREAS • When considering workshop layout, ample space, as shown above, should be allowed around machine tools.
WORKING AREAS • Where possible, workbenches should be protected to reduce wear and tear. Over time, this saves on operating costs. The above photo shows waste material being used to protect a workbench.
HEALTH AND SAFETY • Permanent machinery guards are placed around large machine tools, such as the CNC machine above. Workers should never go inside areas covered by machinery guards.
HEALTH AND SAFETY • To protect eyes and ears in workshops, earphones and safety glasses should be worn.
HEALTH AND SAFETY • To protect hands and lungs, machine tools are fitted with safety guards and dust-extract systems.
HEALTH AND SAFETY • The design of some machines incorporate integrated safety guards as shown above.
HEALTH AND SAFETY • When not in use, tools should be stored in designated areas to reduce clutter in the workshop and to reduce the risk of accidents.
HEALTH AND SAFETY • Waste timber should be stored in designated areas (left) and tools should be kept clean to reduce build up of sawdust
HEALTH AND SAFETY • Hazardous or flammable items, such as paints, thinners and solvents should stored in steel cabinets away from sources of ignition.
MATERIALS HANDLING AND STORAGE Raw materials should be stored in clean, dry areas, and storage areas should be marked according to the size and grade of materials.
MATERIALS HANDLING AND STORAGE • Storing materials tidily will give workshop operatives an easy to see view of where materials are stored, and stock levels.
MATERIALS HANDLING AND STORAGE • Large sheet materials should always be handled by more than one person.
MATERIALS HANDLING AND STORAGE • As timber is put through saws, one person should gently push the timber. Note the position of hands.
