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Anonymous
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I haven't had chance to read all the previous correspondence but wonder whether Health & Safety shouldn't have it's own area on the site? Woodworkers suffer more accidents and injuries than any comparable occupation and many could be avoided by knowledge of the dangers and subsequent safe working practice. A good place to start is
http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/woodindx.htm
As an employed instructor, I have a duty to ensure anyone using my workshop is safe and knows the dangers: therefore I have to be fairly well clued up on the subject. I know that for many, Health & Safety is a drag and inconvenience but I personally knew someone who had lost the tips of several fingers on a small table saw due to poor practice. This is so unnecessary and as a responsible site, I think we have a duty to promote good practice. Does anyone really want to suffer an amputation because they couldn't be bothered to work safely?
Hope that isn't too heavy but A & E is not a fun place to go!
http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/woodindx.htm
As an employed instructor, I have a duty to ensure anyone using my workshop is safe and knows the dangers: therefore I have to be fairly well clued up on the subject. I know that for many, Health & Safety is a drag and inconvenience but I personally knew someone who had lost the tips of several fingers on a small table saw due to poor practice. This is so unnecessary and as a responsible site, I think we have a duty to promote good practice. Does anyone really want to suffer an amputation because they couldn't be bothered to work safely?
Hope that isn't too heavy but A & E is not a fun place to go!