Hearing protection, dust masks, gloves, glasses - do you wear them all?

[new2woodwrk]

A post in another thread got me thinking about this, so I thought I'd elicit responses from you all...

First off, I always wear glasses with every machine - I have to since I can't see anything anymore :(

The only machines I run simultaneously is my dust/vac machines and one other - such as the scroll saw, sander, Table saw.

None of them are very loud to me except the shop vac.

I don't know how to use my router, so it's never on anyway - one day I'll learn how to use it and wear both ear and dust protection besides glasses.

In fact. I probably have my radio turned up louder than any machine in the shop so I can hear it and consequently I don't wear hearing protection.

I know I need to get in the habit of wearing gloves when I use finishing and painting liquids, but I always forget and by the time I remember I'm done :(

And as far as a dust mask, I have both  the inexpensive 3m masks, as well as a half respirator mask. I seldom wear the 3m mask except when we're spray painting - I probably should wear it more often, but alas I don't.

The respirator I only wear when I'm working with Pallet wood - trimming the sides or cutting for a project.

So I know I'm not the most safety conscious  person from those perspectives.

Just wondering what everyone else does in their shops.

Thanks in advance

 

Edited February 26, 2018 by new2woodwrk

[MTCowpoke22]

I try to remember to wear my dust mask as much as possible. Safety glasses, it really depends on what I'm doing. With the scrollsaw or miter saw, rarely, if ever. But when I'm working on the lathe or table saw, every time, all the time. I haven't used hearing protection, but probably should with some machines. Most of my tools are fairly quiet, but the planer is always very loud, and the router can be depending on the wood and bit being used. I am trying to use more and more hand tools for that very reason. And I only wear gloves when turning. I don't want anything that blocks my view of my hands or that will get caught in a blade and suck my fingers in. I don't know if that is the most safety oriented view, but it's the one I've got.  

[fredfret]

Dust mask especially with plywood and exotic woods. Safety glasses all the time (blind without) hearing protection sometimes when using the shop vac for long periods. Rubber gloves for finishing NEVER while cutting even on the table saw.

Fredfret

[jbrowning]

Hearing protection - yes

dust masks - respirator all the time in the work shop

gloves - yes it helps me hold onto the pieces

glasses - yes

Jim

Edited February 26, 2018 by jbrowning

[Sycamore67]

Glasses.....yes

Hearing protection.....when needed and my vacuum is quiet and dust collector outside of my shop.

Dust mask.....no.  My scroll saw has dust collection above and below the table.  I have a very good dust collection system and it minimizes dust.

[Phantom Scroller]

I use this one as I wear glasses and they don't steam up and comfortably. Roly

https://www.axminster.co.uk/trend-airace-respirator-323773

[JTTHECLOCKMAN]

Being I worked in the construction trades for 43 years as an electrician I became aware of job site dangers from all aspects, not only my trade but surrounding trades. With this safety equipment and safety practices have carried over into my everyday shop time. So yes to all of the above. If just scrolling I wear a dust mask because I do not use a vac system on it. Too noisy and annoying. Just clean up after each session. Have to wear glasses now so safety glass all the time but will switch to a full mask at times if working on lathe or something I know will have potential to throw projectiles.  Only use proper gloves when finishing. Any gloves around other tools is potential for disaster.

I believe the best safety device we all have and need to use more often is the thing that sits on our shoulders. It is dangerous to be working with any kind of machinery to start with. Knowing and understanding those tools is paramount and having a good frame of mind when we enter the shop. If you have other things on your mind or you are in a hurry to get orders done you are opening yourself up for disaster and possible injury. Think before you do. As they say if it feels wrong it probably is. The use of jigs and hold downs can save time, money and injuries. Most people her just use a scrollsaw and perhaps a sander, but as I there are those that have a shop full of tools and anyone has dangers built in. So proper safety precautions are needed. Work safe.

[Bill WIlson]

Hearing & breathing damage will sneak up on you after a while.  Trouble is, that once we realize there is a problem, it's often too late to do much about it, except for trying to prevent it from getting worse.  Get in the habit of taking precautions.  You're ears and lungs will thank you years from now.

[stoney]

Safety glasses all the time, dust mask when making dust, hearing protection when making noise, and gloves when I need hand protection.

[Doug]

Eye, dust, and hearing.  Too old to loose any of what I have left and above all as JT indicated

 

[barb.j.enders]

Hearing protection always.  I wear glasses, so just use them, don't have safety glasses.  Haven't found a respirator that doesn't fog up my glasses or is too heavy feeling.  I will take recommendations for a respirator!

[JTTHECLOCKMAN]

1 hour ago, barb.j.enders said:

Hearing protection always.  I wear glasses, so just use them, don't have safety glasses.  Haven't found a respirator that doesn't fog up my glasses or is too heavy feeling.  I will take recommendations for a respirator!

Just using a nuisance dust filter with breathable port is a +++ from nothing at all http://www.uline.com/Product/Detail/S-20627/Dust-Masks-and-Respirators/3M-8210V-N95-Industrial-Respirator-with-Valve?pricode=WB4438&utm_source=Bing&utm_medium=pla&utm_term=S-20627&utm_ca I use these many times unless doing a truely dusty job and break out the big guns. Canister filters for whatever the project. Different canisters for each job.  I have a few Peltor hearing protectors hanging from different tools so they are right there when I need them.

Edited February 26, 2018 by JTTHECLOCKMAN

[stoney]

6 hours ago, Sycamore67 said:

Glasses.....yes

Hearing protection.....when needed and my vacuum is quiet and dust collector outside of my shop.

Dust mask.....no.  My scroll saw has dust collection above and below the table.  I have a very good dust collection system and it minimizes dust.

To each their own Larry but I don't think it's possible to collect all the fine dust a scroll saw produces.   They say it's the microscopic dust (the kind you can't see) that is the most damaging.   

[kmmcrafts]

2 hours ago, barb.j.enders said:

Hearing protection always.  I wear glasses, so just use them, don't have safety glasses.  Haven't found a respirator that doesn't fog up my glasses or is too heavy feeling.  I will take recommendations for a respirator!

Two different mask that work for me.. First is the Totobobo mask.. and also recently purchased the Eclipes mask. 

If a mask has the breathable port as JT said.. and you're still getting fogged glasses.. that's a good indication the mask isn't properly fitted.. 

Worked several years in the auto collision / refinishing industry for about 12 years.. so safety gear is something I don't take lightly.. sanding dust toxic paint spraying etc.. watched many of the older guys that never wore mask while sanding get lung disease.. many had to be put on Oxygen and whatnot.. I didn't wear while sanding for the first few months.. but kept getting sinus infections etc.. Now.. I rarely even mow grass without a mask.. mainly because of bad allergies.. Surprising how dirty the Totobobo mask filter gets just mowing the grass.. I have to change the filter on that thing almost daily.. which is why I bought the Eclipse mask.. much bigger filter surface area and they last about a month or so..  

[Dan]

Hearing protection - only when compressor is running and when using the thickness planer. Of, and when Wendy gets too chatty. 

Respirator - for scrolling, sanding and sometimes when on the bandsaw. 

Eye protection - with table saw and lathe. 

Gloves - when doing finishing work. 

 

[RangerJay]

Now that I live with Tinnitus, hearing loss and wear hearing aids - yes - I wear hearing protection.

Now that I cough whenever I breath in the least amount of sawdust - yes - I wear a dust mask.

Now that my eyesight just ain't what it was - yes - I wear prescription safety glasses in the shop.

Now that my bones have become stiff and creaky - yes - I keep the shop clean and organized, think through my next moves before I take them and don't take short cuts.

Now that I'm able to enjoy the fruits of retirement - yes - I have a TV in the shop, bluetooth in my hearing aids - only thing I'm missing is a beer fridge .....

 

Jay

[Sycamore67]

Stoney........

Getting the dust on the scroll saw depends on where you are picking it up, the size of the pickups and the type of vacuum. I put my pickups right near the blade on top and underneath it below.  The vacuum is a Festool CT26 with very good vacuum and quiet.  Successful dust collection is greatly helped the closer to the source you can put your pickups.  There is no dust on the top of my scroll saw as it is sucked up.

I do not know what system you are using but I have previously posted pictures of mine.

I use the vacuum on the scroll saw and Sanders.  For all my larger tools I am hooked up to a large cyclone dust collector.  I also run a Jet air filter in the shop.  Yes, I understand about getting all the dust and am very serious about it..

Edited February 27, 2018 by Sycamore67

[bandaideman]

I use glasses, ear protection either with or with out music mostly music the radio is not loud enough so bought the ear muff with radio built in Had it for 10 plus years and lost one side to age and more using mowing and sweat made the right ear phone stop working. , gloves with staining or that type of thing, dust collection improved over time. now with Jet dust collector hooked to the machine , Jet Filtration in the room on a table , and fan with filter on the floor. 

[Chiloquinruss]

Glasses - old eyes, so always
Hearing protection - for most machines
Dust Mask - sanding, bandsaw
Gloves - NoCut armor gloves when cutting smaller parts on very large table saw, and when using bench router