Health and safety in the shop or garage
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Always wear safety glasses when using any tool with a Z-77 rating . Corrective glasses and sunglasses are not an acceptable substitute. If wearing corrective glasses then wear safety glasses designed to fit around them or invest in a pair of prescription safety glasses. When grinding, use a full face shield. | Always wear safety glasses when using any tool with a Z-77 rating . Corrective glasses and sunglasses are not an acceptable substitute. If wearing corrective glasses then wear safety glasses designed to fit around them or invest in a pair of prescription safety glasses. When grinding, use a full face shield. | ||
| − | + | OSHA standard for eye and face protection: | |
| − | http://www. | + | http://www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owadisp.show_document?p_table=STANDARDS&p_id=9778 |
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. | 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. | ||
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| + | OSHA standard for occupational noise exposure: | ||
| + | http://www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owadisp.show_document?p_table=STANDARDS&p_id=9735 | ||
== Respiratory protection == | == Respiratory protection == | ||
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