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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
also wear your safety glasses or goggles.
- Wear your safety glasses or safety goggles at all times
that you are in
the shop.
- Wear shirts with short sleeves, or shirts with sleeves
that are 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
the material is rough or sharp, and gloves must be worn, place or handle
the
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
that provide some protection for the feet.)
- Sandals.
- Shorts, cutoffs, Bermuda shorts, or short-shorts.
- Tank tops, muscle shirts, etc.
- Neckties, or loose or torn clothing.
- Rings, watches, bracelets, or other jewelry that could get caught
in moving machinery.
- Long sleeves (machines can easily grab loose
clothing in rotating parts.)
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