Gimmie a push, will ya?

Keeping all your fingers attached can come in handy in life, and one way to do that is to be very careful when working around table saws.  ADS Tool Designs (http://www.tablesawpushstick.com/) offers a nifty push-stick for helping you run your wood materials past the blade in your table saw.  The easy to see orange plastic won't tear-up your saw blade if it gets nicked, and it's big enough to keep your hand away from the blade.

And here is an even more stable pushstick system that reduces the potential for kick-back and board lift from Rockler Tools (http://www.rockler.com/)

GRR-Ripper

And there is a great bunch of Saw Safety Videos at:

www.wonderhowto.com/how-to-table-saw-push-stick-keep-those-fingers-173847/

www.ehow.co.uk/video_4427492_using-push-sticks-table-saw.html
www.youtube.com/results?search_query=push+sticks+for+table+saws&aq=f

And Saw Safety Posters at:
www.sawdustmaking.com/Table%20Saws/TSposter.pdf
www.deltaportercable.com/uploads/PCD/Documents/DeltaSafetySheets/A16356-01-20-06-Rev%20A-TableSaws-English.pdf

206 Reasons for Fall Protection

This, of course, doesn't include the medical or funeral expenses,

loss of work or life, and the time spent cleaning-up the mess.

Resources:

Capital Safety - en.capitalsafety.us

DBI-SALA Safety - http://www.dbi-sala-safety.com/

FallTech - http://www.falltech.com/

Guardian Fall Protection - http://www.guardianfall.com/

Miller Fall Protection - http://www.millerfallprotection.com/

MSA Fall Protection - http://www.msanorthamerica.com/

RTC Fall Protection - http://www.fallprotection.com/

OSHA - http://www.osha.gov/

Get a grip!

http://www.dirtyrigger.com/

Gloves, tool pouches, t-shirts, attitude...

Get a new leash on life

Sometimes you need this:

when the folks above you don't have this:

You can get yours from:

www.setwear.com/ToolLeash.html

Multilingual Fall Protection Guides from WorkSafeBC

An Introduction to Personal Fall Protection Equipment BK60

This booklet outlines the safe use and limitations of personal fall protection equipment, including safety belts, harnesses, lanyards, and lifelines.

Source: WorkSafeBC

http://www.worksafebc.com/publications/health_and_safety/by_topic/assets/pdf/fall_protection.pdf (English, PDF 545 KB)


Also available in the following languages:

个人高空作业保护装置入门 - www.worksafebc.com/publications/translated_publications/assets/pdf/chinese/simplified/BK60sc.pdf - (Simplified Chinese, PDF 776 KB)

個人高空作業保護裝置入門 - www.worksafebc.com/publications/translated_publications/assets/pdf/chinese/bk60c.pdf - (Traditional Chinese, PDF 776 KB)

ਡਿੱਗਣ ਤੋਂ ਬਚਾਓ ਦੇ ਨਿੱਜੀ ਸਾਜ਼ੋ-ਸਾਮਾਨ - www.worksafebc.com/publications/translated_publications/assets/pdf/punjabi/bk60p.pdf - (Punjabi, PDF 624 KB)

Una Introducción al Equipo Personal de Protección Contra Caídas - www.worksafebc.com/publications/translated_publications/assets/pdf/spanish/bk60s.pdf - (Spanish, PDF 489 KB)

Bảo Vệ Cá Nhân Chống Té Ngã - www.worksafebc.com/publications/translated_publications/assets/pdf/Vietnamese/bk60v.pdf - (Vietnamese, PDF 1.5 MB)

Theatre Safety is a Priority in Canada

Safety Guidelines for the Live Performance Industry in Ontario

The guidelines in this booklet recommend realistic procedures to protect those working in live performance. They are not laws or regulations, nor do they replace any existing laws or regulations. They are safeguards, to advise and educate both workers and management. Education is the foundation of any health and safety program, with knowledgeable performers, support staff and management working together.

Source: Ontario Ministry of Labour

http://www.theatreontario.org/theatresafety/downloads/guidelines_mol_v3.pdf

Sorry Miss, but you have to cover that up, it's just to shocking to leave exposed.

Things that can kill you if you stick your finger where it doesn't belong:

Broken Light Switch Cover

Light Fixture with Missing Glass

Power Outlet with Broken Face

Missing Outlet Cover Plate

(& ungrounded outlet, too!)

. . . and this is still in use every day . . .

Yikes!