Drugs, Alcohol and Woodworking
Monday July 7, 2008
There are a number of common-sense rules that woodworkers should always heed. One of the most sensible is to never work in the wood shop when under the influence of any drugs or alcohol.
Woodworking, not only with power tools, but even with hand tools, is a potentially dangerous activity. Even the slightest lapse in judgment can result in a devastating injury. Safety should always be first and foremost in the woodworker's mind, and the woodworker should be constantly alert and attentive in the wood shop. In Drugs, Alcohol and Woodworking, we discuss why it's important to avoid woodworking while under the influence.
Woodworking, not only with power tools, but even with hand tools, is a potentially dangerous activity. Even the slightest lapse in judgment can result in a devastating injury. Safety should always be first and foremost in the woodworker's mind, and the woodworker should be constantly alert and attentive in the wood shop. In Drugs, Alcohol and Woodworking, we discuss why it's important to avoid woodworking while under the influence.
Comments
Also good to mention that while working with a buzz, you also risk compromising your wood project, (i.e. not cutting a straight line or maybe mixing a finish that’s a bit too hazy.)
I know so many woodworkers who have had injuries even when working under proper conditions. Like you say – one small lapse can lead to disaster! Thanks for sharing the importance of safe working conditions and especially for pointing out how important it is to avoid working “under the influence.”
Really… if you are a real woodworker it wouldn’t even enter your mind!!
I guess… it depends on your standards.
when doing woodworking you are using different tools that might cause any accident if not used properly…better be safe always…
when doing woodworking you are using different tools that might cause any accident if not used properly…better be safe always…