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วันจันทร์ที่ 16 กุมภาพันธ์ พ.ศ. 2552

Safety Tips for Using Tools

When you're working on a home project that requires tools or machinery, always wear sturdy shoes with slip-proof soles. Roll up your sleeves and tie back your hair to keep it out of the way as you work. So that you're not juggling a thousand things, carry your hand tools in a tool belt, and keep nails and screws in a canvas nail apron. Above all, use the appropriate safety equipment:

Wear heavy work gloves when you're doing anything that could smash or scrape your fingers. Use rubber gloves when handling toxic materials. Don't wear gloves when cutting or drilling; the tool could slip out of your hands and injure you. Because it can your fingers from accident. Whenever you do grinding, filing, chiseling, or any other work that involves dust or flying chips, wear safety goggles (or even a full face shield) to protect your eyes.
Wear a dust mask when sanding or doing other work that might stir up particles that could irritate your respiratory system. The most effective masks are marked “NIOSH-approved” approved by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. They are generally thicker than cheaper masks and have straps for a tighter seal.
If you're going to be subjected to harmful vapors or fibers (such as those from insulation), wear a respirator. The best models come with interchangeable, color-coded cartridges to filter out the harmful effects of toxic dust and fumes from specific materials, such as paints and adhesives.
If you'll be kneeling a lot, wear protective kneepads or kneel on a folded blanket or thick layers of newspaper.
When you use a loud power tool or otherwise make a lot of noise, protect your ears with foam earplugs or earmuff-style ear protectors.
Keep a fire extinguisher handy in case a small blaze breaks out.

Thanks HowStuffWorks for article.

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