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Woodworking operations can be very dangerous, particularly when
workers use machines improperly or without
proper safeguards. Machine guarding violations of the Occupational Safety and
Health Administration (OSHA) standards Title 29 Code of Federal
Regulations (CFR) 1910.212(a)(1) and
1910.212(a)(3)(ii) have recently topped the list of
citations issued during OSHA inspections. Improperly or inadequately guarded
woodworking machines can lead to the following injuries:
laceration, amputation, severed fingers, and blindness. Wood dust and the chemicals used for finishing
products are health hazards to wood workers and may cause skin and respiratory diseases.
To help provide a safe and healthful workplace, this eTool*
describes the principal hazards and possible solutions for woodworking. This eTool
is not a substitute for OSHA standards
related to woodworking, |
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but can help clarify the regulatory language and technical information
covered in those standards. "Shall" and "must" are used
in this eTool to indicate when a control device or other safeguard is
required by OSHA; "should" is used to indicate recommended safe work practices.
For more comprehensive information, consult the General Industry Standards, 29
CFR, Part 1910. Specific OSHA standards for woodworking are
also listed in the Additional References section of this
eTool.
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Disclaimer
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eTools are "stand-alone," interactive, web-based training
tools on occupational safety and health topics. They are highly
illustrated and utilize graphical menus. As indicated in the disclaimer,
eTools do not create new OSHA requirements. |
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