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{{ToolInfoBox | {{ToolInfoBox | ||
|tool name=Personal protection gear | |tool name=Personal protection gear | ||
|german=Arbeitsschutzausrüstung | |||
|image=Personal protection.JPG | |image=Personal protection.JPG | ||
|type=safety gear | |type=safety gear | ||
|access= | |access= | ||
|location=[[Location:: | |location=[[Location::Personal Protection Shelf]] & others (see below) | ||
}} | }} | ||
No matter how well you know a tool and how many times you have read its manual, personal protection is essential to workshop safety. While everyone is generally responsible for their own PPE (personal protective equipment), some commonly needed items are suitable for sharing. | No matter how well you know a tool and how many times you have read its manual, personal protection is essential to workshop safety. While everyone is generally responsible for their own PPE (personal protective equipment), some commonly needed items are suitable for sharing. | ||
'''You can find | '''You can find most of these next to the door from the [[Common Room|common room]] to the [[Wood Workshop|wood workshop]].''' | ||
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|type=safety gear | |type=safety gear | ||
|access= | |access= | ||
|location=[[Location:: | |location=[[Location::Personal Protection Shelf]] | ||
|material=shrapnel, sparks, dust, liquids | |material=shrapnel, sparks, dust, liquids | ||
|extrabox=yes | |||
}} | }} | ||
Wear goggles for any task involving dust, sparks, shards, chemicals or overhead work! | Wear goggles for any task involving dust, sparks, shards, chemicals or overhead work! | ||
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|manual= | |manual= | ||
|similar=[[goggles]] | |similar=[[goggles]] | ||
|extrabox=yes | |||
}} | }} | ||
Face shields protect a much larger area than [[goggles]] and are unlikely to let something dangerous come around them. However, it is a good idea to still wear goggles underneath for extra security and the times when you move the shield up (same as with [[Welding Helmets|welding helmets]]). | Face shields protect a much larger area than [[goggles]] and are unlikely to let something dangerous come around them. However, it is a good idea to still wear goggles underneath for extra security and the times when you move the shield up (same as with [[Welding Helmets|welding helmets]]). | ||
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|type=safety gear | |type=safety gear | ||
|access= | |access= | ||
|location=[[Location:: | |location=[[Location::Personal Protection Shelf]] | ||
|material=sound waves | |material=sound waves | ||
|extrabox=yes | |||
}} | }} | ||
Ear defenders protect your ears against noise (and, technically, also wet willies). | Ear defenders protect your ears against noise (and, technically, also wet willies). | ||
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|type=safety gear | |type=safety gear | ||
|access= | |access= | ||
|location=[[Location:: | |location=[[Location::Personal Protection Shelf]] | ||
|material=splinters, chemicals | |material=splinters, chemicals | ||
|extrabox=yes | |||
}} | }} | ||
Common types are "work gloves" for mechanical protection (e.g. sharp edges, heat) and disposable latex gloves for liquid and [[Adhesives|adhesive]] handling. | Common types are "work gloves" for mechanical protection (e.g. sharp edges, heat) and disposable latex gloves for liquid and [[Adhesives|adhesive]] handling. | ||
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|image=Dust_mask.jpg | |image=Dust_mask.jpg | ||
|synonyms=DE: Staubmasken, Atemmasken | |synonyms=DE: Staubmasken, Atemmasken | ||
|available= | |available=sometimes - feel free to donate leftovers! | ||
|location=[[Location::Personal Protection Shelf]] | |||
|location= | |||
|similar=[[respirators]] | |similar=[[respirators]] | ||
|extrabox=yes | |||
|used with=[[Dust Extraction|dust extraction]], [[Air Filters|air filters]] | |||
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[[Category:Dust]] | [[Category:Dust]] | ||
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Toxic vapours can be filtered via active carbon. | Toxic vapours can be filtered via active carbon. | ||
Hooking up the [[Shop Vac|shop vac]] to power tools whenever possible greatly ''reduces'' the need for these and keeps the room around you clean as well. | Hooking up the [[Shop Vac|shop vac]] to power tools whenever possible greatly ''reduces'' the need for these and keeps the room around you clean as well. You should also turn on the [[Air Filters|air filters]] whenever you create fine dust - they protect the others as the mask can only improve your own safety! | ||
Examples of especially hazardous materials while sanding/cutting etc. (also see "[[dust]]"): | Examples of especially hazardous materials while sanding/cutting etc. (also see "[[dust]]"): | ||
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* various kinds of [[plastics]] | * various kinds of [[plastics]] | ||
* silicon (''Silizium'') - that's why you don't actually use sand for "[[sandblasting]]" | * silicon (''Silizium'') - that's why you don't actually use sand for "[[sandblasting]]" | ||
== Welding Jackets == | |||
{{ToolInfoBox | |||
|tool name=Welding Jackets | |||
|image= | |||
|synonyms=DE: Schweißerjacken | |||
|type=safety gear | |||
|access= | |||
|location=[[Location::Hot Metal Area]] | |||
|material=sparks, metal drops, UV radiation | |||
|extrabox=yes | |||
}} | |||
Welding jackets are made of leather or thick cotton fabric that protects your upper body from the harmful UV radiation and some of the burn risks you may encounter during any type of [[welding]]. They MUST be worn when welding and ''can'' be useful for heavy [[grinding]] work or around other heat sources as well. | |||
We also have a leather apron as additional protection for your lower body. | |||
[[Category:Safety]] | [[Category:Safety]] | ||
Latest revision as of 08:58, 9 January 2026
| ToolInfoBox Personal protection gear | |
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| Type: | safety gear |
| Location: | Personal Protection Shelf & others (see below) |
No matter how well you know a tool and how many times you have read its manual, personal protection is essential to workshop safety. While everyone is generally responsible for their own PPE (personal protective equipment), some commonly needed items are suitable for sharing.
You can find most of these next to the door from the common room to the wood workshop.
Goggles
| ToolInfoBox Goggles | |
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| Synonyms: | safety glasses, safety eyewear; DE: Schutzbrillen |
| Type: | safety gear |
| Material: | shrapnel, sparks, dust, liquids |
| Location: | Personal Protection Shelf |
Wear goggles for any task involving dust, sparks, shards, chemicals or overhead work!
When using especially eye-threatening tools such as disc grinders or the wood lathe you should also wear a face shield.
Face Shields
| ToolInfoBox Face Shields | |
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| Synonyms: | visors, grinding visors; DE: Visiere, Gesichtsschutz |
| Type: | safety gear |
| Material: | shrapnel, sparks, dust, liquids |
| Used with: | wood lathe, disc grinders |
| Location: | wood workshop (wall above wood lathe); metal workshop |
| Access Requirements: | read this section |
| Similar (More or Less): | goggles |
Face shields protect a much larger area than goggles and are unlikely to let something dangerous come around them. However, it is a good idea to still wear goggles underneath for extra security and the times when you move the shield up (same as with welding helmets).
Ear Defenders
| ToolInfoBox Ear Defenders | |
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| |
| Synonyms: | acoustic earmuffs, hearing protection, hearing muffs, "Mickey Mouse"; DE: Ohrenschützer, Kapselgehörschutz |
| Type: | safety gear |
| Material: | sound waves |
| Location: | Personal Protection Shelf |
Ear defenders protect your ears against noise (and, technically, also wet willies).
- explanation of rating system: (DE)
- in short, SNR (single number rating) expresses the average noise reduction and the other values correspond to reduction of high, medium or low frequency sounds
Gloves
| ToolInfoBox Gloves | |
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| Synonyms: | DE: Handschuhe |
| Type: | safety gear |
| Material: | splinters, chemicals |
| Location: | Personal Protection Shelf |
Common types are "work gloves" for mechanical protection (e.g. sharp edges, heat) and disposable latex gloves for liquid and adhesive handling.
Never wear gloves when operating a drill press or similar rotating tool!
Dust Masks
| MaterialInfoBox Dust Masks | |
|---|---|
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| Synonyms: | DE: Staubmasken, Atemmasken |
| On Site? | sometimes - feel free to donate leftovers! |
| Location: | Personal Protection Shelf |
| Suggested Tools: | |
| Used with: | dust extraction, air filters |
| Similar (More or Less): | respirators |
Depending on the type of work different kinds of dust/vapour protection is needed. Generally they are classified into P1-P3, where P1 protects against 80%, P2 94% and P3 99,95% of particles. When working in the workshop while dust is generated a P1 or P2 mask should be worn.
Single-use dust masks like the one pictured are rather cheap, but it is recommended to use a proper half mask with the appropriate filter as these seal much better on the face.
Toxic vapours can be filtered via active carbon.
Hooking up the shop vac to power tools whenever possible greatly reduces the need for these and keeps the room around you clean as well. You should also turn on the air filters whenever you create fine dust - they protect the others as the mask can only improve your own safety!
Examples of especially hazardous materials while sanding/cutting etc. (also see "dust"):
- hardwood
- steel (especially stainless)
- composite materials (like carbon/glass fibre)
- various kinds of plastics
- silicon (Silizium) - that's why you don't actually use sand for "sandblasting"
Welding Jackets
| ToolInfoBox Welding Jackets | |
|---|---|
| |
| Synonyms: | DE: Schweißerjacken |
| Type: | safety gear |
| Material: | sparks, metal drops, UV radiation |
| Location: | Hot Metal Area |
Welding jackets are made of leather or thick cotton fabric that protects your upper body from the harmful UV radiation and some of the burn risks you may encounter during any type of welding. They MUST be worn when welding and can be useful for heavy grinding work or around other heat sources as well.
We also have a leather apron as additional protection for your lower body.
