10 april 2026
Chapter 1: Safety
This chapter introduces fundamental safety principles for working in an educational woodworking shop. It focuses on developing a safety mindset and practical safety habits, including planning work, asking questions, using appropriate personal protective equipment, maintaining situational awareness, and working deliberately. It also covers general workshop safety practices, safe machine operation, emergency awareness, and kickback hazards. A hands-on push-stick project demonstrates how safety principles can be integrated into practical woodworking instruction.