Tablesaw Accident Anecdotes Is a kerf in the palm of your hand a dado, a rabbet, or a groove? An accident that could have been worse sets off a collection of reminiscences, cautions, and advice. December 30, 2005
Dealing with spray booth noise Protecting your hearing from the deafening roar of spray booth exhaust equipment. November 15, 2000
Filtering out isocyanates Is an organic respirator capable of filtering out isocyanates? December 6, 2000
Cutting the butt off blowdowns Cutting the butts off blown-down trees can be hazardous. Here are some safety tips. June 27, 2000
Wood Dust, Spray Finishes, and Lung Function. A cabinetmaker who finishes his own pieces asks whether anyone else feels shortness of breath. Fellow woodworkers chime in with advice on pulmonary health and the cabinetry trade. November 21, 2005
Working Safely with Ipe Dust and oils from Ipe wood are allergenic and toxic. You need serious personal protective gear if you work with Ipe. Here's more info. May 16, 2008
Thoughts After a Severe Accident After a shop worker is very badly injured by a machine, the owner seeks feedback from colleagues. April 7, 2008
Attention, Safety Practices, and Loose Nuts A woodworker describes how a moment's inattention damaged his machine — but luckily, not him. The tale sets off a long thread of similar stories (including one fatality) and lessons learned. November 16, 2011
Safe sprayroom setup Advice on everything from finish type to disposal of hazardous materials. December 17, 2003
