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Organize your actions around safe behavior to protect yourself.
PROBLEM
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PREVENTION
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LONG-TERM
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Free silica |
- Wear respirator |
Noise |
- Hearing protection |
Repetitive stress injuries |
- Physical: “pacing,” posture, stretching |
IMMEDIATE
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Eye injury |
- Safety goggles or face shield that fit over respirator |
Back injury |
- Lift properly |
Repetitive stress injuries |
- Physical: “pacing,” posture, stretching |
SPECIFIC TOOLS
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Diamond saw: |
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Blade breakup |
- Check for cracks, don’t jam or overheat |
Abrasions, cuts |
- Avoid kickback |
Air hammers: |
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Reynaud’s disease |
- Padded gloves, relaxed grip |
GENERAL
- Have eyewash and first aid kits or know where they are if not working in your own studio/shop.
- When working with others, pay attention to where they are and what they are doing.
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Don’t work when fatigued