A tool safety reminder for all

[PegLeg45]

A guy on my crew was drilling a hole with a 1/2" bit in a drill=press and the bit shattered. A fragment hit his pinky finger an nearly took it off. It sliced his finger almost completely lengthwise, longitudinally. He had to have pins and many stitches to save the finger.

Years earlier, another employee was using a drill press while wearing cotton gloves. The middle finger of the glove got caught in the bit and snatched the whole finger off, cleanly, at the knuckle, along with the ligaments from way back up into the forearm muscle (yeah, ouch!...still makes me cringe). Doctor just closed it with stitches, so, no more birds with that hand.

Respect the power tools!!!

[Big Frank]

A guy at work lost a thumb to a drill press. There was a warning sign not to wear gloves but he did and it got caught. No gloves when using the grinder either.

[PegLeg45]

A guy at work lost a thumb to a drill press. There was a warning sign not to wear gloves but he did and it got caught. No gloves when using the grinder either.

Yeah, we had a warning sign on the drill press............. But he didn't want to get his hands dirty.   

[Grizzle_Bear]

This whole thread makes me hurt........

Was just working on a melamine counter top.  When you saw that stuff it leaves an edge like a razor.  I didn't even realize it was cutting me until I started leaving bloody fingerprints all over the nice white surface.  When I was finished I looked as though I had been juggling cats.

 

GB

[alfsauve]

There was a warning sign not to wear gloves but he did and it got caught. No gloves when using the grinder either.

I've observed (in the stagecraft business) an almost overuse of gloves.   The younger generation, in order to protect there hands, seems to wear gloves for almost all activities around the stage.  Now I admit, I'm from a generation that treated rough hands as a badge of honor to be earned from years of hard work, but you also have to be aware of the dangers of these things.   I guess the military "drilled" it into me the danger of clothing and jewelry around machinery.  Even static equipment can present a danger.

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[MikeBjerum]

I've observed (in the stagecraft business) an almost overuse of gloves.   The younger generation, in order to protect there hands, seems to wear gloves for almost all activities around the stage.  Now I admit, I'm from a generation that treated rough hands as a badge of honor to be earned from years of hard work, but you also have to be aware of the dangers of these things.   I guess the military "drilled" it into me the danger of clothing and jewelry around machinery.  Even static equipment can present a danger.

Basic shop safety in Jr. High Industrial Arts taught #1. Eye Protection; #2. No Loose Clothing, Jewelry or Gloves; #3. Do Not Distract a Tool Operator (safety/operator zones); #4. Keep Your Tools Clean, Sharp and Organized; and #5. If You Don't Know How It Works or How to Use It - ASK!

Over the last decade one of the fastest growing markets in the tool industry has been gloves of all shapes, types and purposes.  Call me old fashioned, but I don't believe that 99% of these gloves have a place near tools or the work place.

[crusader rabbit]

I think OSHA bears a lot of responsibility for glove injuries.  I just bought Bunny one of those ceramic knives from Harbor Freight.  On the back of the box is an OSHA warning to wear eye protection and heavy industrial quality gloves when using the knife.  Ya shoulda seen Bunny's face when I told her she's have to "safety up" to slice a tomato. LOL

[fightingquaker13]

I think OSHA bears a lot of responsibility for glove injuries.  I just bought Bunny one of those ceramic knives from Harbor Freight.  On the back of the box is an OSHA warning to wear eye protection and heavy industrial quality gloves when using the knife.  Ya shoulda seen Bunny's face when I told her she's have to "safety up" to slice a tomato. LOL

How's that knife working by the way. I'd like a "range" report.
FQ13

[crusader rabbit]

How's that knife working by the way. I'd like a "range" report.
FQ13

FQ, I can't give you anything on how long it's gonna last, but using it when it's new, you can get about a hundred slices out of one tomato.  Of course, Mickey D's been doing that with their hamburger patties for years.  LOL

It's a $20 investment, so we're not expecting really great things.  But, Quaker, I will make it a point to get you progress reports over the next weeks and months.  I can tell you this:  I think it was the sharpest outta-the-box knife I've ever bought.  And that includes a wide variety of X-actos, utility, Case and other quality knives.  Feels reasonably well balanced for a cheap knife. 

[david86440]

How's that knife working by the way. I'd like a "range" report.
FQ13

I bought one for my wife on Billt recommendation too and it has become my favorite knife. Have had it about a month and used every day.

My wife said she wants to get me one the next time we are near a Harbor Freight so she can have her's back.

I am really amazed at how well it cuts.