Drill Press Safety

Front

To brush chips away from the moving drill with the fingers.

Back

Unsafe

Front

To keep long hair away from the drill press spindle by keeping it tied back or covered.

Back

Safe

Front

To leave and key or chuck in the drill press.

Back

Unsafe

Front

Wear proper eye protection.

Back

Safe

Front

To keep the long end of material being drilled to the left of the operator.

Back

Safe

Front

To wear loose-fitting clothes while operating a drill press.

Back

Unsafe

Front

To talk to someone while operating a drill press.

Back

Unsafe

Front

To use caution when you have to reach around a revolving bit.

Back

Safe

Front

To use dull drill bits

Back

Unsafe

Front

To force the drill through the work as fast as it will go.

Back

Unsafe