A Guide for Protecting Workers from Woodworking Hazards

Abstract

Machines used in woodworking are dangerous, particularly when used improperly or without proper safeguards. Workers operating woodworking equipment suffer the following common injuries: laceration, amputation, severed fingers, and blindness. Wood dust and the chemicals used in finishing are health hazards, and workers in this industry can suffer from skin and respiratory diseases. The purpose of this guide is to help employers provide a safe and healthful workplace. The guide describes the principal hazards of woodworking and the methods for controlling these hazards. The guide is not a substitute for Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards related to woodworking, but can help clarify the regulatory language and technical information covered in those standards. For more comprehensive information, consult the General Industry Standards, Title 29 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Part 1910. In particular, Subpart O of the General Industry Standards establishes specific much of the equipment discussed in this guide.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1999
Accession Number
ADA400640

Entities

Organizations

  • United States Department of Labor

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Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Chlorides
  • Commerce
  • Control Systems
  • Exhaust Systems
  • Fire Extinguishers
  • Fire Protection
  • Health Services
  • Hearing Protection
  • Manufacturing
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Medical Personnel
  • Occupational Safety And Health
  • Personal Protective Equipment
  • Protective Equipment
  • Safety
  • Safety Equipment
  • Wounds And Injuries

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