Safety Tips Associated with Table Saws

Yearly, a large number of accidents and fatalities take place because people do not follow the safety measures while operating a table saw. That’s why we have provided a few of them to prevent accidents and fatalities.

Safety tips to remember when using a table saw are:

• Wear Safety glasses or face shield, avoid loose fitting clothing.
• Always use a push stick when cutting narrow or short stock.
• Use the proper blade for the job; make sure it is sharp and properly set so you don't have to exert extreme force to make the cut.
• Make sure guards are in place and in good working condition.
• Set blade height to 1/8" (3mm.) above thickness of material being cut.
• Ensure fence has been locked into position after setting it.
• Hold material down and against the fence when making a cut.
• Never use a fence for a cross-cut stop guide.
• Never push material with hands in line with the blade, stand to one side in case of kick-back.
• Provide adequate support when cutting long or wide material, use extension wings or roller stands.
• If a person is helping you make sure they understand to only hold the material and follow your lead as to the movement of the material.
• Keep saw and area around it clutter free.
• Unplug saw when changing blades or doing maintenance.
• Don't reach across or around a running saw blade.
• Never leave a running saw unattended, shut it off when leaving the area.