Health and safety in the shop or garage
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== Respiratory protection == | == Respiratory protection == | ||
| − | 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 | + | 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, handling 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. |
| − | When spraying paint occasionally, it is recommended to at least use a half face respirator with a double filtration. The outer should stop dust particles, and the inner should be a cartridge filter, charcoal type that absorbs fumes. | + | When spraying paint occasionally, it is recommended to at least use a half face respirator with a double filtration. The outer should stop dust particles, and the inner should be a cartridge filter, charcoal type that absorbs fumes. This will greatly reduce your chances of inhaling harmful fumes and/or dust. When spraying more than occasionally, the recommended protection is forced air or remote type system. Follow the MSDS and/or instructions that come with your material that you are working with. |
| − | Ventilation is often overlooked when taking on the tasks of grinding , welding | + | Ventilation is often overlooked when taking on the tasks of grinding, welding, spraying. |
| − | When | + | When grinding, it is useful to use at least couple of fans to push and pull the air and debris around you. ''(confirm or expand)'' |
By creating air movement away from your face the less likey you be able to breath it in. | By creating air movement away from your face the less likey you be able to breath it in. | ||
| − | When moving the air in | + | When moving the air in an explosive environment (fine dust and chemical vapors), an explosion-proof motor must be employed. |
| − | When you are done using your respirator clean it | + | When you are done using your respirator, clean it and return it to a sealed container or sealed, "Ziplock"-type bag. The charcoal type keep working as long as there is air to work with. |
| − | + | *[http://ehso.com/RespProtectionTypes.htm Types of Respirators, and How to Select a Respirator] | |
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== Lifting and handling heavy parts == | == Lifting and handling heavy parts == | ||
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