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Post by Teachndad on Feb 2, 2018 17:05:25 GMT -8
Hi Friends,
I am looking for suggestions for working safely on the restoration of my trailer. Restoration can involve splintering wood, asbestos removal and the use of power tools. I am sure there are other areas that need safety equipment and safe skills.
Please share any safe practices, protocols and/or safety equipment.
Thanks,
Rod
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Post by Deleted on Feb 2, 2018 17:23:10 GMT -8
This is my personal protocol for safety PPE (personal protective equipment):
- Dust Mask - all nuisance dusts created by sweeping, metalworking, woodworking.
- NIOSH approved N-95 Respirator - spraying all forms of topcoats, handling toxic chemicals like asbestos.
- ANSI approved Z-87 Eye Protection - everything I do the minute I step foot in my shop.
There's tons of other safe working practices and techniques that should be used when working with tools and machinery. Best advice is to read the owner's manual.
Also have a fire extinguisher close at hand. I have at least (10) scattered throughout my shop.
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Post by mobiltec on Feb 2, 2018 18:58:11 GMT -8
I'm going to start wearing gloves. I'm really tired of hurting my hands and fingers. It really slows down the work. And I gotta quit getting drunk before noon. That really slows the work down too...
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Post by turbodaddy on Feb 2, 2018 19:25:11 GMT -8
Fire extinguishers and gloves. I've been ridiculed for being " Mr. Safety" by employees, friends, and family for years. First aid kits, fire extinguishers, respirators, dust collectors, ventilation.... you name it, I've got it covered. When my daughter was 6 years old I'd jokingly ask "do you have your swimming helmet on?"
Fortunately I have never had to actually use my strategically placed safety items, but they surely do help me sleep better. Even so, I managed to almost remove a thumb while working on our FAN a couple years ago. Just a simple moment of not paying proper attention and trying to do something I knew was potentially risky. I find it really difficult to work with gloves because of arthritis and other tactile issues, but when it comes to exposure to toxic chemicals I do wear them. Really good idea to avoid getting drunk before noon. Thanks Larry!
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Post by Deleted on Feb 2, 2018 19:48:15 GMT -8
Be really careful when wearing gloves for anything but hand tasks. Absolutely do not wear gloves when operating rotating or spinning machinery (drill presses, polishing wheels, grinders, mills, lathes, etc.) You will lose your digits real quick.
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Post by mobiltec on Feb 2, 2018 19:53:37 GMT -8
I wear big heavy gloves using my 10 inch buffer. It's loose clothing you want to watch out for. I don't wear anything looser than a tight T shirt when I polish. A couple of different types of face and eye protection helps keep you seeing well. Some people wear earphones but I want to be able to hear everything. I ain't deef yet. Say what?
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Post by Jolene on Feb 2, 2018 19:54:52 GMT -8
The above is what I also have for safety though I'm going to get better glasses (thanks bw). We had terrible fires here a couple of months ago so I am mask ready with extra filters (not that I'm doing any crazy restoration right now but it's there....waiting). Gloves that fit is a must for me. I can't do the giant work gloves because they slip. My hands aren't little but they're not dude hands. I also have a Costco box of latex gloves for dirty work and delicate work where I need my fingers but not the nasty stuff I'm touching.
Fire extinguisher or 5 is on point. You never know. And I don't know about others but I keep an extra hydraulic jack and set of jack stands handy. I might be paranoid but you can never have enough support when you're under a 1000 pound rig.
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Post by Teachndad on Feb 2, 2018 21:30:51 GMT -8
Be really careful when wearing gloves for anything but hand tasks. Absolutely do not wear gloves when operating rotating or spinning machinery (drill presses, polishing wheels, grinders, mills, lathes, etc.) You will lose your digits real quick. Hi Friends, Great comments. Keep em coming. I think it might be important to distinguish between what we refer to as gloves. I have used three types of generic gloves over the years. I have used the fat unfitting cloth back covered gloves sold at HD and some nice better fitting leather tan leather gloves at Harbor Freight as well as some 9 mil black Nitrile gloves found at Harbor Freight.. The fat ones found at Home Depot are ill fitting and I can understand not using them for the machinery that bw describes, but what about using the the black nitrile gloves? I find they fit rather well almost like having a second skin. I have been really happy with the tan gloves from HF. Nice good all around glove and pretty durable also. Cheap, too. But, may be too loose for working with machinery. Also, rat droppings can be found in long abandon vintage trailers. Hantavirus, a serious respiratory disease can be carried through rat droppings. What level of respirator should be used for working with rat droppings? I would think that finding rat droppings could be fairly common and should be dealt with safely with at least gloves and a respirator. More? Cheers, Rod
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Post by Ten on Feb 2, 2018 21:59:18 GMT -8
My wife reminds me often that the biggest safety procedure for my work is leaving my wallet with her. I have a couple favorite gloves. The black nitrile ones are a must for dirty and greasy work. They hold up well enough and keep hands clean for the next project. Second are cut-resistant Ansell Hyflex gloves. They make several different ones, and most of them have coated palms. Best thing of all is that they come in sizes, not one-size-fits-nobody. I have dealt with plenty o' mouse leavings, and in case I never said so before I HATE MICE!!
My first experience removing their leavings, I didn't use any equipment besides my black gloves and ended up sick for 3 weeks, taking steroids and everything. Not fun. By the way, I HATE MICE!!
I have done it since then using a cheapo dust mask and haven't had anymore problems, but if asked, I'd recommend a respirator mask with the filters.
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Post by aslmx on Feb 3, 2018 15:55:32 GMT -8
Be really careful when wearing gloves for anything but hand tasks. Absolutely do not wear gloves when operating rotating or spinning machinery (drill presses, polishing wheels, grinders, mills, lathes, etc.) You will lose your digits real quick. good point. Also watch your head phones (ear buds). I ripped a pair out of my ears with a 4" grinder.
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Post by danrhodes on Feb 3, 2018 16:53:08 GMT -8
I use generic ear protection and glasses for any power tool. I used a respirator with organic filter for painting even though I hate and never used face masks before. I never used gloves until I ended up with a bunch of 70 year old oak and after my fingers got so trashed I couldn't use my fingerprint to unlock my phone so I got these flexible gloves on super sale www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00004XOH8?psc=1&ref=yo_pop_mb_pd
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Post by bigbill on Feb 3, 2018 17:10:43 GMT -8
The MOST IMPORTANT safety tip I can think of is for you to stop and think before doing anything. Example What can or possibly will happen if I do or don't do this. A little fore thought goes a long way toward your well being.
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Post by shastatom on Feb 3, 2018 17:58:05 GMT -8
Make sure you watch what your doing and be safe. Table saws can be dangerous. I wear gloves sometimes, depending on what I am doing, and earmuffs , dust mask, fresh air and glasses. IMG_1471 by Tom Ress, on Flickr
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Post by turbodaddy on Feb 3, 2018 19:26:32 GMT -8
bigbill has it right!
When I was younger I gave more thought to how not to waste a $50 4'x8' sheet of marine plywood than I did to what might go horribly wrong cutting it. When I went to the ER a couple years ago with a lacerated thumb during the work on our FAN, the surgeon on duty said that most of the serious injuries he saw were from people who'd been working with power tools all their lives without problems. It happens when you least expect it. We get complacent. Fortunately my thumb is still attached to the rest of me and usable...I had my doubts the day it got chewed up in the table saw.
In some sense, I knew that what I was going to try to do was a bad idea, but like an idiot, I went ahead and did it anyway. Live and learn I guess.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 3, 2018 19:46:44 GMT -8
I like the disposable nitrile gloves when handling phosphoric acid and mineral spirits - the most common fluids I use.
When handling wood, I use these cut resistant gloves.
The gloves then come off when running any type of power machinery.
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