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