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General Shop Safety
Clothing and Safety Equipment for the Machine Shop
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- ALWAYS wear SAFETY GLASSES, safety goggles, or face shields designed
for the type of work being done when operating any machine or doing
any work in the shop. If you are wearing a face shield, you should
always wear your safety glasses or goggles also.
- Wear your safety glasses or safety goggles at all times you are in
the shop.
- Wear shirts with short sleeves, sleeves cut off or rolled up above
the elbows.
- Wear shoes with thick penetration resistant leather soles-safety
shoes or boots, if required.
- Always remove gloves before turning on or operating any machine. If
material is rough or sharp and gloves must be worn, place or handle
material with the machine turned Off.
- Wear your hair suitable for the trade. You may protect long hair by:
- Tying it neatly behind your head
- Wearing a hair net
- Wearing a suitable hat or welding cap
- Wear clothing appropriate for the job-DO NOT WEAR:
- Tennis shoes (wear thick soled leather shoes, which provide some
protection for the feet)
- Sandals
- Shorts, cutoffs, Bermuda or short-shorts
- Tank tops, muscle shirts, etc.
- Neckties, loose or torn clothing
- Rings, watches, bracelets, or other jewelry that could get caught
in moving
- machinery
- Loose clothing or long sleeves (machines can easily grab loose
clothing in rotating parts)
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