38 Chapter 2 Woodworking Safety
Hazardous Waste
Disposal
Many fi nishing supplies, such as paints,
solvents, thinners, stains, and clear fi nishes,
are dangerous to humans and to our environ-
ment. These hazardous wastes must be stored
in Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ap-
proved and properly labeled containers. They
should never be poured down the sink drains or
dumped outside on the ground.
Career Readiness
As a student and worker, you use
technology skills every day to enhance
your productivity and knowledge. List
some of the common chemicals used in
a typical woodworking shop. Use the
Internet to search for the most current
MSDS for each chemical and identify
the proper storage, handling, transport,
and disposal of each. Improper and
unsafe handling of chemicals is a danger
to everyone in the shop and cause for
dismissal for your job.
Test Your Knowledge
Answer the following questions based on the
information provided in this section.
1. True or False? All fi nishing supplies and
other fl ammable material should be stored
in a wood cabinet.
2. Used fi nishing cloths must be disposed of in
a safety can with a(n) _____ lid.
3. Gasoline should not be used for cleaning
because it has a low _____.
4. The best fi re extinguisher to have in the
woodshop is the _____ type.
5. True or False? Class A fi res usually involve
fl ammable liquid.
6. Electrical fi res can be controlled with the
Class _____ fi re extinguisher.
7. A Class D fi re involves fl ammable _____.
8. What does the acronym PASS mean?
9. _____ wastes are dangerous to humans and
the environment.
10. True or False? Hazardous waste should be
poured onto the ground, away from the
woodshop building.
Activities
1. Tour your shop to determine if there are any
potential safety hazards. List any hazards
you fi nd and determine what should be
done to correct the situation.
2. Create a safety training presentation for
the class that addresses any safety hazards
you identifi ed in the shop, as well as other
general shop safety topics.