Summary:
This video provides 3 table saw safety tips for beginners.
Tip 1: Never stand directly behind the blade, but rather off to the side. If you are right-handed, stand off to the left with your hips slightly turned to the right and feed the material through the saw with your right hand. If you are left-handed, stand off to the right and feed the material through with your left hand. Also, avoid wearing long sleeves, baggy clothes, or jewelry around the saw.
Tip 2: Wrap your pinky over the fence to prevent your hand from being pulled into the blade.
Tip 3: Use a feather board to hold material down and prevent kickback. Place the feather board slightly in front of the blade, and make sure the fingers are flexing slightly as the workpiece goes through.