Job Hazard/Safety Analysis
For the
Cabinet Maker
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INTRODUCTION
Job Hazard/Safety Analysis for the Cabinet Maker is a partial list of known task
performed by the professional cabinet maker. We have placed task in alphabetical order
and in a table format, listing each in a step-by-step sequence followed by the potential
hazard and a recommended action or procedure.
This is by no means an exhaustive list and is subject to modification. Additional
comments may be added as more information becomes available.
If you are asked to perform an occasional task, not listed with your job title, you can look
up an individual task by returning to our Job Safety Analysis page and check the pulldown menu for Job Task.
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APHABETICAL LIST OF TASK
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Air Compressor
Battery Charger
Bench Grinder
Chain Hoist
Chemicals (Pouring Handling)
Cleaning (Sweep & Mop)
Cutoff Saw
Drill Bit Sharpener
Drill Press
Drum Handling (30-55 Gal.)
Floor Jack, Hydraulic
Forklift
Fuel Transfer Pump
Hand Held Portable Power Tools
Heat Gun
Hoist (Electric/Manual) Slings
Hydraulic Press
Jack Stands, Manual
Lifting/Carrying Objects
Miter Saw
Pallet Jack & Dolly, Hydraulic
Portable Generator, Gasoline Powered
Portable Heater, Electric Powered
Portable Heater, Gasoline Powered
Power Hacksaw
Propane Torch (14-20 oz. Cylinder)
Shop Vac(s)
Soldering Guns/Irons
Vise
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Hazard Analysis: Air Compressor, Portable, Electric
Task
Hazard
Cause
Routine
Electric
Maintenance/Repair Shock
Improper operation and
maintenance
Routine Operation
Noise
Trauma
Equipment operation
Improper use, uncontrolled
release of compressed air
Eye
Injury
Projectiles, flying debris
Prevention
Unplug electrical cord
and retain control of
plug during
repair/maintenance
Use hearing protection
Use appropriate nozzle
for specific work activity,
situational awareness
Goggles or safety
glasses with side
shields
PPE Required:
 Goggles or Safety glasses with side shield
 Hearing Protection
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Hazard Analysis: Battery Charger
Task
Hazard
Cause
General
Use
Prevention
Foot Injury
Drop object on foot
Wear safety shoes
Trauma
(Burns)
Eye Injury
Batty acid spills
Electrical
Shock
Fire
Improper operation and
maintenance, battery condition
Sparks, improper storage of
flammables, combustibles
Explosion
Spark/poor ventilation,
smoking, improper procedures
Goggles, apron, gloves, proper
battery handling procedures
Goggles, appropriate battery
handling procedures
Lockout/tagout, manufacturer’s
instructions strictly followed
Appropriate placed fire
extinguisher, remove all
combustibles and fire hazards
from machine area
Adequate ventilation, no
smoking, follow manufacturer’s
instructions
Battery acid splashes
PPE Required:
 Apron
 Gloves
 Safety Shoes/Boots
 Goggles
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Hazard Analysis: Bench Grinder
Task
Hazard
Cause
General
Use
Inhalation
Eye Injury
Dust/particles generated
during machine operation
Projectiles
Trauma
Projectiles
Foot Injury
Hand Injury
Drop object on foot
Impact, penetration,
compression
Projectiles
Head
Protection
Fire
Electrical
Shock
Heat, sparks
Improper grounding, Improper
operations and maintenance
Prevention
Appropriate natural ventilation,
disposable respirators
Safety glasses with side shield
or appropriate safety goggles
Situational awareness, PPE,
protective clothing, machine
guards
Wear safety shoes
Gloves, situational awareness
Face Shield
Appropriate placed fire
extinguisher, remove all
combustibles and fire hazards
from grinding/buffing area
Lockout/tagout, proper
grounding of frame,
manufacturer’s instructions
strictly followed
PPE Required: protective Clothing (optional)
 Goggles/Safety Glasses w/side shield
 Face Shield
 Safety Shoes/Boots disposable Respirators (optional)
 Gloves
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Hazard Analysis: Chain Hoist
Task
Hazard
Cause
General
Use
Prevention
Foot Injury
Drop object on foot
Wear Safety shoes
Hand Injury
Head
Protection
Impact, burns
Swinging chain/hoisted
equipment
Gloves, Situational awareness
Hard hat
PPE Required:
 Gloves
 Safety Shoes/Boots
 Hard
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Hazard Analysis: Chemicals (Pouring/Handling)
Task
Hazard
Cause
General
Use
Prevention
Eye Injury
Splash, fumes
Goggles
Contact
irritation, burn
or absorption
Inhalation
Face
Splash, skin contact
Gloves (appropriate type for
chemical), apron (if necessary),
long sleeves
Wear respirator if needed
Wear Face Shield (if
necessary)
Breathing fumes
Splash
PPE Required:
 Goggles
 Gloves protective Clothing (apron)
 Respirator (as needed)
 Face shield (if necessary)
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Hazard Analysis: Cleaning (Sweeping/Mopping/Buffing)
Task
Hazard
Cause
General
Use
Trauma
Foot Injury
Inhalation
Projectiles, impact, chemical
contact
Dropped object on foot
Chemicals, dust
Prevention
Situational awareness, gloves,
protective clothing
Wear safety shoes
Wear respirator or dust mask if
needed
PPE Required:
 Safety Shoes/boots
 Gloves (optional) protective Clothing (long pants recommended to prevent chemical splash
on skin)
 Respirator or dust mask (as needed)
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Hazard Analysis: Cutoff Saw
Task
Hazard
Cause
General
Use
Inhalation
Dust/particles generated
during machine operation
Eye Injury
Projectiles
Trauma
Projectiles, rotating parts, point
of operation, ingoing nip joints,
flying chips & sparks
Drop object on foot
Point of Operation, ingoing nip
points, rotating parts, flying
chips and sparks
Projectiles
Foot Injury
Hand Injury
Head
Protection
Fire
Electrical
Shock
Heat, sparks
Improper grounding, improper
operations and maintenance
Prevention
Appropriate natural ventilation,
disposable respirators,
automatic vacuum machine
Safety glasses with side shield
or appropriate safety goggles
Situational awareness, PPE,
protective clothing, machine
guards
Safety shoes
Machine guards, situational
awareness
Face Shield
Appropriate placed fire
extinguisher, remove all
combustibles and fire hazards
from area
Lockout/tagout, proper
grounding of frame,
manufacturer’s instructions
strictly followed
PPE Required:
 Safety Shoes/Boots
 Safety glasses/goggles
 Face Shield (optional) disposable Respirators (optional)
 Hearing Protection
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Hazard Analysis: Drill Bit Sharpener
Task
Hazard
Cause
General
Use
Eye Injury
Projectiles, filings
Hand Injury
Point of operation, ingoing nip
points, rotating parts, flying
chips and sparks
Improper grounding, improper
operations and maintenance
Electrical
Shock
Prevention
Safety glasses with side shield
or appropriate safety goggles
Situational awareness
Proper grounding of frame,
manufacturer’s instructions
strictly followed
PPE Required:
 Safety Glasses w/side shield
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Hazard Analysis: Drill Press
Task
Hazard
Cause
General
Use
Prevention
Inhalation
Electrical Shock
Sparks, friction
Eye Injury
Filings/particles generated
during machine operation
Dust/particles generated during
machine operation
Projectiles, flying sparks
Improper grounding, improper
operations and maintenance
Appropriate natural ventilation,
disposable respirators
Safety glasses with side shield
or appropriate safety goggles
situational awareness
Wear safety shoes
Inhalation
Trauma
Foot Injury
Hand Injury
Head
Protection
Fire
Projectiles, rotating parts, point
of operation, ingoing nip points,
flying chips & sparks
Drop object on foot
Point of operation, ingoing nip
points, rotating parts, flying
chips & sparks
Projectiles
Gloves (optional), machine
guards, situational awareness
Face shield (if necessary)
Proper grounding of frame,
manufacturer’s instructions
strictly followed. Appropriate
placed fire extinguisher,
remove all combustibles and
fire hazards
PPE Required:
 Protective Clothing (optional)
 Safety Shoes/Boots
 Goggles/Safety Glasses w/side shield disposable
 Respirators (optional)
 Face shield
 Gloves (optional)
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Hazard Analysis: Drum, 30-55 Gal (Handling)
Task
Hazard
Cause
General
Use
Eye Injury
Splashes
Trauma
Foot Injury
Impact
Dropped object on foot
Prevention
Goggles (for handling exposed
chemicals)
Situational awareness, gloves
Wear safety shoes
PPE Required:
 Goggles
 Safety Shoes/boots
 Gloves
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Hazard Analysis: Floor Jack, Hydraulic
Task
Hazard
Cause
General
Use
Prevention
Foot Injury
Roll jack over foot
Wear safety shoes
Trauma
Overloading jack beyond rated
capacity, using jack for support
rather than just lifting
Follow manufacturer’s
instructions. Ensure that rated
load is legibly and permanently
marked in a prominent location
on jack, and rated capacity is
not exceeded. Immediately
support load once it is lifted.
PPE Required:
 Safety Shoes/Boots
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Hazard Analysis: Forklift
Task
Hazard
General
Use
Trauma
Foot Injury
Noise
Eye
Cause
Prevention
Projectiles, impact, vibration,
burns
Dropped object on foot
Engine, impact
Fluid splash when servicing
Situational awareness, gloves,
switch guards
Wear safety shoes
Wear hearing protection
Wear safety goggles
PPE Required:
 Safety goggles
 Safety Shoes/boots
 Hearing Protection
 Gloves
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Hazard Analysis: Fuel Transfer Pump
Task
Hazard
Cause
General
Use
Prevention
Eye Injury
Fuel splashes
Goggles
Hand Injury
Fuel contact in sub-zero
weather
Smoking, sparks, improper
grounding and bonding
Gloves
Fire,
Explosion
No smoking or exposure to
sparks or open flame during
fueling. Fill stem shall be
bonded to the container during
filling operations by means of a
bond wide. Appropriate placed
fire extinguisher.
PPE Required:
 Goggles
 Gloves
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Hazard Analysis: Hand Held Portable Power Tools
Task
Hazard
Cause
General
Use
Inhalation
Dust/particles generated
during machine operation
Eye Injury
Projectiles
Foot Injury
Hand Injury
Drop object on foot
Point of operation, ingoing nip
points, rotating parts, flying
chips & sparks
Projectiles
Head
Protection
Fire
Noise
Electrical
Shock
Sparks
Machine operation
Improper grounding, improper
operations and maintenance
Prevention
Appropriate natural ventilation,
disposable respirators (if
necessary), automatic vacuum
machine
Safety glasses with side shield
or appropriate safety goggles
Wear safety shoes
Machine guards, situational
awareness
Face Shield
Appropriate placed fire
extinguisher, remove all
combustibles and fire hazards
from machine area
Hearing protection
Proper grounding of frame,
manufacturer’s instructions
strictly followed
PPE Required:
 Protective Clothing (optional)
 Safety Shoes/Boots
 Goggles/Safety Glasses w/side shields
 Disposable Respirators (optional)
 Face shield, as appropriate
 Hearing Protection
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Hazard Analysis: Heat Gun
Task
Hazard
Cause
General
Use
Inhalation
Burns
Electrical
Shock
Fumes, vapors and gases
generated during use
Hot air, contact with heat gun
Improper operation &
maintenance
Prevention
Properly ventilated work area,
use disposable respirators
Situational awareness, gloves
Manufacturer’s instructions
strictly followed, replace worn
parts
PPE Required:
 Gloves disposable Respirators (optional, if appropriate)
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Hazard Analysis: Hoist (Electric/Manual)/Slings
Task
Hazard
Cause
General
Use
Trauma
Impact
Foot Injury
Dropped object on foot
Prevention
Situational awareness, gloves,
hardhat
Wear safety shoes
PPE Required:
 Safety Shoes/boots
 Gloves
 Hard hat
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Hazard Analysis: Hydraulic Press
Task
Hazard
Cause
General
Use
Eye Injury
Projectiles
Trauma
Projectiles, moving parts, point
of operation, pinch points,
flying items
Drop object on foot
Point of operation, pinch
points, moving parts, flying
items.
Projectiles
Foot Injury
Hand Injury
Head
Protection
Prevention
Safety glasses with side shield
or appropriate safety goggles
Situational awareness, PPE,
protective clothing, machine
guards
Wear safety shoes
Gloves, machine guards,
situational awareness
Face Shield (as necessary)
PPE Required:
 Protective Clothing (optional)
 Safety Shoes/Boots
 Goggles/Safety Glasses w/side shield
 Gloves
 Face shield (as necessary)
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Hazard Analysis: Jack Stands, Manual
Task
Hazard
Cause
General
Use
Foot Injury
Improper placement of load
Trauma
Overloading vehicle stand
beyond rated capacity
Prevention
Situational awareness, wear
safety shoes
Follow manufacturer’s
instructions. Ensure that rated
load is legibly and permanently
marked in a prominent location
on vehicle stand, and rated load
capacity is not exceeded.
PPE Required:
 Safety Shoes/Boots
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Hazard Analysis: Lifting/Carrying Objects
Task
Hazard
Cause
General
Use
Trauma
Impact
Foot Injury
Dropped object on foot
Prevention
Situational awareness, gloves,
back brace/belt (optional)
Wear safety shoes/boots
PPE Required:
 Safety Shoes/boots
 Gloves
 Back brace/belt (optional)
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Hazard Analysis: Miter Saw
Task
Hazard
Cause
General
Use
Inhalation
Dust/particles generated
during machine operation
Eye Injury
Projectiles
Trauma
Projectiles, rotating parts,
points of operation, ingoing nip
points, flying chips & sparks
Drop object on foot
Point of Operations, ingoing
nip points, rotating parts, flying
chips and sparks
Projectiles
Foot Injury
Hand Injury
Head
Protection
Fire
Electrical
Shock
Sparks
Improper grounding, improper
operation and maintenance
Prevention
Appropriate natural ventilation,
disposable respirators (if
needed)
Safety glasses with side shield
or appropriate safety goggles
Situational awareness, PPE,
protective clothing, machine
guards
Wear safety shoes
Machine guards, situational
awareness
Face Shield (as necessary)
Appropriate placed fire
extinguisher, remove all
combustibles and fire hazards
from machine area
Proper grounding of frame,
manufacturer’s instructions
strictly followed
PPE Required:
 Safety Shoes/Boots
 Goggles/Safety Glasses w/side shield
 Face Shield (as necessary)
 Disposable Respirators (if needed)
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Hazard Analysis: Pallet Jack & Dolly, Hydraulic
Task
Hazard
Cause
General
Use
Prevention
Foot Injury
Roll jack over foot
Wear safety shoes
Trauma
Overloading jack beyond rated
capacity, using jack for support
rather than just lifting, sharp
objects
Follow manufacturer’s
instructions, gloves
PPE Required:
 Safety Shoes/Boots
 Gloves
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Hazard Analysis: Portable Generator, Gasoline Powered
Task
Hazard
Cause
General
Use
Prevention
Inhalation
Exhaust
Appropriate ventilation
Trauma
Burns
Foot Injury
Roll over foot, drop object on
foot
Heat, sparks, slag
Situational awareness, PPE,
protective clothing
Wear safety shoes
Fire
Electrical
Shock
Improper operations and
maintenance, improper
switching device
Appropriate placed fire
extinguisher, remove all
combustibles and fire hazards
from area
Strictly follow manufacturer’s
instructions, proper switching
for starting up/ shutting down
machine
PPE Required:
 Leather Gloves
 Safety Shoes/ Boots
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Hazard Analysis: Portable Heater, Electric Powered
Task
Hazard
Cause
General
Use
Trauma
Burns
Foot Injury
Roll over foot, drop object on
foot
Heat, sparks, slag
Fire
Electrical
Shock
Improper operations and
maintenance, improper
switching device
Prevention
Situational awareness, PPE,
protective clothing
Wear safety shoes
Appropriate placed fire
extinguisher, remove all
combustibles and fire hazards
from area
Strictly follow manufacturer’s
instructions, proper switching
for starting up/ shutting down
machine
PPE Required:
 Leather Gloves
 Safety Shoes/ Boots
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Hazard Analysis: Portable Heater, Gasoline Powered
Task
Hazard
Cause
General
Use
Prevention
Inhalation
Exhaust
Appropriate ventilation
Trauma
Burns
Foot Injury
Roll over foot, drop object on
foot
Heat, sparks, slag
Situational awareness, PPE,
protective clothing
Wear safety shoes
Fire
Electrical
Shock
Improper operations and
maintenance, improper
switching device
Appropriate placed fire
extinguisher, remove all
combustibles and fire hazards
from area
Strictly follow manufacturer’s
instructions, proper switching
for starting up/ shutting down
machine
PPE Required:
 Leather Gloves
 Safety Shoes/ Boots
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Hazard Analysis: Power Hacksaw
Task
Hazard
Cause
Prevention
General
Use
Appropriate natural ventilation,
respirators when needed
Inhalation
Eye Injury
Dust/particles generated
during machine operation,
exhaust fumes
Projectiles, burns
Head
Protection
Trauma
Projectiles
Foot Injury
Hand Injury
Drop object on foot
Point of operation, in-going nip
points, rotating parts, flying
chips and sparks
Sparks
Fire
Projectiles, point of operation,
flying chips & sparks, improper
use and operation
Safety glasses with side shield
or appropriate safety goggles
Face shield (as necessary)
Situational awareness, PPE,
protective clothing, machine
guards, manufacturer’s
instructions strictly followed
Safety shoes
Machine guards, situational
awareness
Appropriate placed fire
extinguisher, remove all
combustibles and fire hazards
from machine area
PPE Required:
 Protective Clothing (optional)
 Safety Shoes/ Boots
 Goggles/Safety Glasses w/side shield
 Respirators (if needed)
 Face Shield (as necessary)
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Hazard Analysis: Propane Torch (14oz to 20oz Propane Cylinder)
Task
Hazard
Cause
Prevention
General
Use
Inhalation
Hazardous fumes, gases,
dusts
Eye Injury
Projectiles, fumes, dusts,
flashes
Trauma
Foot Injury
Fire
Projectiles, burns
Drop object on foot
Heat, sparks, slag
Appropriate natural or
mechanical ventilation, and
disposable respirators, as
required
Goggles, face shield,
appropriate noncombustible or
flame-proof screens
Situational awareness, PPE
Wear safety shoes
Appropriate placed fire
extinguisher, remove all
combustibles and fire hazards
from area
PPE Required:
 Gloves
 Safety Shoes/Boots
 Goggles/Safety Glasses
 Respirator (if needed)
 Protective Clothing (optional)
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Hazard Analysis: Shop Vac(s)
Task
Hazard
Cause
General
Use
Prevention
Foot Injury
Drop object on foot
Wear safety shoes
Electrical
Shock
Eye Injury
Improper operations and
maintenance, improper
grounding
Flying debris
Noise
Equipment Operation
Manufacturer’s instructions
strictly followed, proper
grounding
Wear safety glasses w/side
shields
Use hearing protection
PPE Required :( PPE required to be worn during the vacuuming task when it poses a specific
hazard to the user)
 Safety Glasses with side shields
 Hearing Protection
 Safety Shoes/Boots
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Hazard Analysis: Soldering Guns/Irons (HVAC)
Task
Hazard
Cause
General
Use
Inhalation
Eye Injury
Fumes, vapors and gases
generated during soldering
Spattering
Skin
irritation/burning
Chemical cleaner use, hot
soldering iron
Foot Injury
Fire
Drop object on foot
Hot soldering iron
Electrical Shock
Improper operation and
maintenance
Residual
surface
contamination
Some fluxes
contain toxic
compounds (i.e.
cadmium and
fluorides)
Soldering with lead containing
solders Toxic compounds in
fluxes
Prevention
Properly ventilate work area,
use respirator
Safety glasses w/side
shields/Goggles
Review MSDS, substitute
cleaner with non-toxic product,
use appropriate PPE/protective
clothing
Wear safety shoes
Appropriate placed fire
extinguisher, remove all
combustibles and fire hazards
from soldering area
Manufacturer’s instructions
strictly followed, replace worn
parts
Wipe down work area when
finished Review MSDS,
substitute with nontoxic
compounds if available
PPE Required:
 Safety glasses w/side shields/Goggles
 Safety Shoes/Boots (for protection against dropped objects when necessary)
 Protective Clothing
 Respirators (when needed)
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Hazard Analysis: Vise
Task
Hazard
General
Use
Cause
Prevention
Eye Injury
Projectiles
Foot Injury
Hand Injury
Drop object on foot
Impact, penetration,
compression
Safety glasses with side shield
or appropriate safety goggles
Wear safety shoes
Gloves, situational awareness
PPE Required:
 Goggles/ Safety Glasses w/ side shield
 Gloves
 Safety Shoes/Boots
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