Drill Press Safety

A dangerously simple tool.

Check for loose clothing and hair anywhere near the bit and your workpiece.
Wear safety goggles. Bits break and chips fly.
Know the tool, your material, the drill bit and appropriate speed or ask someone who does.
Double check that the chuck key is removed.
Keep the drilling table and workspace clear.
Clamp your workpiece, unless you are using a small bit on a large graspable workpiece of soft material.
Confirm the bit goes through the center of the drill table or the drill depth does not reach the table.
Confirm the bit is turning straight in the chuck not wobbling or bent.
Keep hands and fingers at least 3" away from any cutting or turning edge.
On deep cuts, raise the bit frequently to clean the chips out of the hole.
Ease up on the feed as the drill breaks through the work

Safety starts with you.

These are the conditions that accidents usually happen in.

Additional safety with more detail here

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