• Use on-tool dust extraction connected to an M-class vacuum for all wood cutting operations
• Wear RPE with a P3 filter when cutting, routing, or sanding timber generates airborne dust
• Follow the nail gun safety protocol — never point at people or bypass the contact trigger
• Use team lifts or mechanical aids for positioning heavy staircase assemblies and door frames
• Install edge protection in stairwells before fitting balustrades and handrails at height
• Complete a COSHH assessment for all adhesives, sealants, and wood treatment products used
• Inspect all power tools before each use and report defects to the supervisor immediately
• Monitor vibration exposure from power routers, planers, and sanders during the shift
• Fit fire doors to the certified specification including correct gaps and intumescent strips
• Wear safety glasses to protect eyes from wood chips and nail ricochet during fixing

• DON'T cut or sand timber without on-tool extraction — wood dust is a proven carcinogen
• DON'T point a nail gun at yourself or others, even when you believe it is unloaded
• DON'T disable the contact safety on a nail gun to enable bump firing without assessment
• DON'T lift heavy staircase sections alone — use team lifts or a mechanical handling aid
• DON'T work in stairwells at height without edge protection or fall arrest in place
• DON'T use solvent-based adhesives in enclosed rooms without adequate ventilation running
• DON'T leave connected nail guns unattended where others could pick them up and misfire
• DON'T ignore vibration limits when using power routers and planers for extended periods
• DON'T modify fire door specifications — gaps, seals, and ironmongery affect fire rating
• DON'T dry sweep wood dust and shavings — use a vacuum with appropriate filtration

See also: Wood Dust Exposure | Nail Gun and Fixing Tool Safety