Health and safety in the shop or garage

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Note: It is not intended to have this be comprehensive article but it is to be used as a source of links to various articles on safety and a source of information as to means and methods that are useful in the home shop or garage..
 
Note: It is not intended to have this be comprehensive article but it is to be used as a source of links to various articles on safety and a source of information as to means and methods that are useful in the home shop or garage..
  
== Eye protection ==
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== Eye and hearing protection==
 
Always wear safety glasses when using any tool.  When grinding, use a full face shield.
 
Always wear safety glasses when using any tool.  When grinding, use a full face shield.
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Ear plugs and muffs are a must when working with loud tools like grinders, saws, routers, etc. People often overlook hearing protection because the damage is not immediately known and often occurs slowly over several years. Once hearing has been impaired there is no way to reverse the damage. Protect your hearing now and thank yourself later.
  
 
== Respiratory protection ==
 
== Respiratory protection ==

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