Health and safety in the shop or garage

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Respiratory protection is probably overlooked more often than eye and ear protection, yet is every bit as important. There are many jobs around the garage in which some form of respirator or mask should be used. These include but are not limited to painting, welding, grinding, sandblasting, solvent tanks and insulation handling (especially when it contains asbestos). Respirators are often found in two basic styles, full face and half face. These should be chosen based on the level of exposure that is anticipated. Generally speaking, a half face respirator should be sufficient for most at home projects.
 
Respiratory protection is probably overlooked more often than eye and ear protection, yet is every bit as important. There are many jobs around the garage in which some form of respirator or mask should be used. These include but are not limited to painting, welding, grinding, sandblasting, solvent tanks and insulation handling (especially when it contains asbestos). Respirators are often found in two basic styles, full face and half face. These should be chosen based on the level of exposure that is anticipated. Generally speaking, a half face respirator should be sufficient for most at home projects.
  
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Once the proper respirator has been chosen it is important to chose the correct cartridge for the respirator in order to adequately protect the user from the hazards of the job. A filter cartridge designed for ordinary dust may not be adequate for protection against asbestos fibers, nor will a HEPA filter cartridge protect against chemical fumes. Consult the respirator manufacturer for the correct cartridge to suit your needs.
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OSHA web site for respirators:
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http://ehso.com/RespProtectionTypes.htm
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Use caution when working in low oxygen environments and be sure to adqeuately ventilate the work area with fresh outside air. One company, Mine Safety Appliances (MSA) recommends not using their respirators in less than 19.5% oxygen. If such a condition exists then an air supplied respirator should be worn. These conditions are generally found in certain industrial environments. However, an individual working in paint booths or those sandblasting in an enclosed space may find air supplied respirators useful, if not a necessity.
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== Lifting and handling heavy parts ==
 
== Lifting and handling heavy parts ==

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