
BLACK COUNTRY

WOODTURNERS
Safety
Guidance Notes
General Statement of Policy
- The Black Country Woodturners Club
Committee and members accept that safety and accident prevention is the
responsibility of every Club member, both as individuals and when
interacting with other club members involved in the activities of the Club.
- The Club will endeavor as far as is
reasonably practical to achieve a high standard of safety awareness and
understanding among its members, by issuing guidance notes and giving safety
talks as deemed necessary.
- The Club will review at regular
intervals safety guidance and the training of the members.
- The Club will project safe working
practices and good housekeeping in all its activities.
To this end, the following guidance
notes are offered for the use of all members of
Black Country
Woodturners
1
Practical hands on sessions with Club equipment and other tools.
- Ensure
that you have the skills to use them, if not please ask for help.
- Use
accepted safe operating methods at all times.
- Wear
clothing appropriate to the use of the equipment. Do not wear loose garments
or anything that could catch in moving parts. Wear either your own or the
Clubs eye protection. If the material is dusty wear a dust mask and use ear
protection if using a machine for an extended time.
- The above
points would also apply to people who are viewing a piece of equipment being
operated during a club night.
- Before
you or others use equipment and tools ensure that they are safe to use, in
good repair and the tools are correctly sharpened.
- Never
leave equipment running unattended.
- Ensure
work pieces are secure before starting equipment.
2 Selling
goods to the general public and to other Club members
- Club
members may not sell any goods at Club nights without first obtaining the
permission of the Club secretary.
- Any goods
sold by a club member to members of the public are the member’s sole
responsibility and they are strongly advised that they should ensure the
goods fitness for purpose, particularly in the areas of wood toxicity,
surface finishes, sharp edges and maintenance and repair in the case of
equipment and tools.
Approved by the Black Country Woodturners Committee. 2006