Please spend  time browsing these and raise any issues (including anything that is not understood) with your Shed duty manager or other experienced seniors.

We are each responsible for our personal safety and for that of fellow Shedders. If you see dangerous/careless practice please speak up!

 

Much of this information strictly speaking relates to a commercial business (the videos are more industrial in terms of the equipment and settings that feature compared to our Sheds).  HOWEVER, the principles are the same for us and there is much to learn from watching and reading. Safety first is the MUST when it comes to power tools and power equipment, and also with respect to dust control.

NEVER USE A MACHINE WITH WHICH YOU ARE NOT FAMILIAR WITHOUT PROPER INSTRUCTION ON HOW TO USE IT AND KNOWING THE POTENTIAL DANGERS INVOLVED.

AT A MINIMUM THAT MEANS AN INTRODUCTION ON HOW TO TO USE FROM A SHEDDER OF  COMPETENCE WITH THE EQUIPMENT. DO NOT WORK ALONE.

IF IN ANY DOUBT DO NOT USE EQUIPMENT UNTIL YOU ARE INSTRUCTED. 

Videos to View

Cross-cut saw

Surface planer

Vertical spindle moulder

Manual handling

HSE would like to thank Daltons and Didac for their assistance in producing the videos.

Here are some HSE published guidelines and useful documents for checking on our own knowledge and capabilities. as well as checking on Shedders using equipment under training.

handfedcircularsaw surfaceplaner wis30 Toxic Woods HSE woodworking company risk assessment (HSE example)

 

Also look at the other guidance and documents on the H&S page