John Scott
Please stay focused on what you are doing and where your hands and fingers are at all times. Do not allow familiarity (gained from frequent use of the equipment) to replace following safety rules. Always remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict severe injury.
In addition, if you see a member working on a machine and you want or need to inform them of something, be sure to not suddenly interrupt them. We have had a few incidents where suddenly interrupting the member has caused them to be startled, taking their concentration off their work and resulting in the member getting cut. Please be sure to get their attention in a peaceful manner. Unfortunately, we've had another month with injuries. We want zero injuries per month. If you see something that might not be safe, tell someone. Please contact the safety committee at ClubSafety@TheVWC.net or talk to us at the shop for any safety concern or safety suggestion.
One accident on the edge sander that required a trip to urgent care and the member leaving with stitches. While we generally associate saws with workshop injuries, we have to remember that every tool can injure us, including sanders. Remember to use the appropriate sander based on the size of the workpiece. Do not sand small parts without a holding jig or fixture.