Editing Health and safety in the shop or garage
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[[Image:wood_jointer_vs_finger.jpg|thumbnail|right|350px|A finger severed in a wood jointer. ''Do you have a photo of a garage/shop injury? Please [[Special:Upload | upload it to the wiki]].'']] | [[Image:wood_jointer_vs_finger.jpg|thumbnail|right|350px|A finger severed in a wood jointer. ''Do you have a photo of a garage/shop injury? Please [[Special:Upload | upload it to the wiki]].'']] | ||
==Introduction== | ==Introduction== | ||
{{warning|Safety is overlooked by many. The first rule of safety: Pay attention to what you're doing. Many accidents and injuries are caused by lack of attention to what is going on!}} | {{warning|Safety is overlooked by many. The first rule of safety: Pay attention to what you're doing. Many accidents and injuries are caused by lack of attention to what is going on!}} | ||
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== Eye protection== | == Eye protection== | ||
Corrective glasses and sunglasses are not an acceptable substitute for safety glasses. If wearing corrective glasses, then wear safety glasses designed to fit around them, or invest in a pair of prescription safety glasses. | Corrective glasses and sunglasses are not an acceptable substitute for safety glasses. If wearing corrective glasses, then wear safety glasses designed to fit around them, or invest in a pair of prescription safety glasses. | ||
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===External resources=== | ===External resources=== | ||
− | *[http://www. | + | *[http://www.brandontoolhire.co.uk/downloads/leaflets/vibration_safey_guide.pdf Vibration safety guide] -- includes vibration ratings for numerous tools. |
*[http://www.dewalt.co.uk/vibration/ DeWalt vibration measurement, calculator, and legislation] | *[http://www.dewalt.co.uk/vibration/ DeWalt vibration measurement, calculator, and legislation] | ||
*[http://www.reactec.com/ Reactec personal vibration measurement tools and solutions] | *[http://www.reactec.com/ Reactec personal vibration measurement tools and solutions] | ||
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[[Category:Safety]] | [[Category:Safety]] | ||
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