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JayL

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Re: safety week...

Seems like Flu is common these days as I caught it too since last 2 days ago.

Safety is also something I take very seriously now though I must say I found out the hard way. Remember Timb when I caught the scary hand allergy from being exposed to Turco, Thinner, Mineral Spirits and Metal. It was so nasty that it took several months to cure and not to mention cost involved. So now I make sure I use these strong Nitrile Gloves when handling mineral spirits etc.. as I have more respect now for these type of fluids.

http://www.amazon.com/Microflex-Supreno-Nitrile-Glove-Powder-Free/dp/B0015HS1VM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1287303460&sr=8-1

Trust me guys when I say the gloves cost is nothing compared to the agony and money I spent on the hand allergy. I could have purchased a Makita Thicknesser if I added a bit more.

In fact I use gloves most of the time now.

http://www.amazon.com/DPG20L-Purpose-Synthetic-Leather-Spandex/dp/B000FPAS2K/ref=sr_1_1?s=industrial&ie=UTF8&qid=1287304101&sr=1-1

http://www.amazon.com/Fast-Gloves-Mechanix-Wear-Pair/dp/B002FHU34Y/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&s=hi&qid=1287304153&sr=1-3

http://www.amazon.com/Hobart-770440-Premium-Fitted-Welding/dp/B000SST7IU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=hi&qid=1287304499&sr=1-1

Millermatic 180 Autoset Mig Welder
Miller Spoolmate 100 Spool Gun
Victor Firepower 350 Oxy Ace Outfit
3M Speedglas 9002X AD Helmet
Makita LC1230 Dry Cut Saw
Ingersoll Rand Air Tools
Snap On Tools
Metabo Power Tools
Norseman Drill Cutting Tools
Bosch Power Tools
3M PPS

Posted : 17/10/2010 4:25 pm

timber715

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Re: safety week...

yeah I did order hose gloves also...can't really know how important these are until it gets to you...
met someone without any strength on his grip, found out it was due to handling finishes and paints. those chemicals can really hurt you. now I know better...

click my signature and it will take you there........

Posted : 17/10/2010 4:57 pm

violaine

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Re: safety week...

young workers especially hobbyists disregard healthy safety because they are young and feel young.

of course we cant blame for these attitude since the effects of these chemicals we use especially in finishing have cumulative effects and may not be apparent right away.

its good to know that each chemical we use whether for industrial purpose or home use has available material safety and data sheet for browsing over the net.

and as expected, woodworkers tend to accumulate chemicals that are fire and explosion hazard.

as a pathologist (pathology=study of disease) and someone who also teaches environmental pathology i wish you all in observing health safety as foremost for every project you endeavor.

@timber

get well soon bro...please cut back on those puffs.

The devil will find work for idle hands to do.-Morrissey

Posted : 17/10/2010 9:22 pm

timber715

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Re: safety week...

Thanks Doc, I have started to reduce on those, hoping I can stop.

sitting in front of the tube makes me feel more sick, told myself to stand up and find something to get my mind off it...
can't exercise and most of my tools are in the court... hmmm, welll I still have my router and the leigh superjig... so I just exercise my dovetails then...

made me feel better for a while, now I got the fever again... huhuhu...