Machining system with hazard detection system

A machining system for wood or metal working, the machining system comprising:

• a working element positioned adjacent to a work surface;
• a hazard mitigation system operatively connected to the working element;
• a hazard detection system positioned proximate to the working element, the hazard detection system including at least one sensor configured to track a position of at least one human body part relative to the working element in at least one horizontal direction and a vertical direction, the at least one horizontal direction parallel to the work surface and the vertical direction perpendicular to the work surface;
• and
• a controller operatively connected to the hazard mitigation system and the hazard detection system, the controller configured to:
• determine a position and/or movement of the at least one human body part relative to the working element based on outputs from the hazard detection system;
• identify a hazardous situation based on the determined position and/or movement of the at least one human body part relative to the working element;
• and
• activate the hazard mitigation system in response to the identified hazardous situation.