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Protect Your Passion: Woodworking Safety
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items Safety is paramount in the woodworking shop. From eye protection to hearing protection, dust masks to gloves, and a well-stocked first aid kit, these items are an investment in your well-being. Remember, a safe shop is a productive shop! This doesn't include tool specific safety. I'll try to co... See anything missing that should be in this list?
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See Clearly, Work Safely
Sound Advice: Ear Protection
Protecting Your Money Makers
Breathe In Safety, Breathe Out Stress
Rounding Out Your Safety Kit
See Clearly, Work Safely
See clearly, work safely, and enjoy woodworking for years to come. This category features the essential eye protection you need to prevent injuries and maintain crystal-clear vision in your workshop.
Even hand sanding can be hard on your eyes and lungs. Have a quick read through this 3M explanation!
Safety while sanding?
Safety glasses are always a first step in safety. I use the DeWalt ones and love them for their comfort and because they're so lightweight!
Contractor Pro Safety Glasses, Clear Lens
Face shields can be a big benefit, especially when you know stuff will be hitting your face like larger sawdust and chips. I keep some cheap ones like this available, knowing that I can throw it away when done if it gets too scratched up.
Universal Safety Face Shield 4 Pack All-Round Protection Cap Clear Wide Visor Spitting Anti-Fog Lens Transparent Shield with Adjustable Elastic Band
Goggles take protection to the next level with preventing fine particles from slipping between the lens and your eyes. They're also great for people with glasses since these can go over the glasses!
Safety Goggles Over Glasses - Impact Resistant
Sound Advice: Ear Protection
Loud tools are a part of woodworking, but hearing loss doesn't have to be. This section provides a comprehensive look at ear protection!
These ProCase ear muffs quickly became my go-to when I'm not listening to music while working! They even work great over earbuds for when I do want music too!
ProCase Noise Reduction Ear Muffs NRR 28dB
The ProCase ear muffs get tested compared to some other ear muff style hearing protection. It's not a drastic difference but the video is entertaining and the ProCase did actually come out on top!
I'm Testing the BEST Noise Reduction Earmuffs!
When you don't like ear muff style, these are super comfortable AND they offer bluetooth so you can listen to your favorite podcast or music! You mold them to your ear which is why they work so well!
Decibullz Safe + Sound Wireless Earplugs
A quick video to show and explan the Decibullz hearing protection!
Revolutionary Bluetooth Hearing Protection
Disposable foam earplugs are always great to have around and for on-the-go. You never know when you'll want to pull a pair out of your glovebox, or if one of your kids decides they want to help in the shop! Lightweight, cheap, and disposable!
Radians Disposable Foam Earplugs Hearing Protection with Low Pressure Seal, Orange, 50 pair per pack
Don't just take my word for the need for hearing protection. This association explains well how loud noises can cause permanent damage. Yikes!
Loud Noise Dangers
Protecting Your Money Makers
Your hands are your most valuable tools in the workshop. Protect them from cuts, splinters, and fatigue with the right hand protection. This category covers essential gloves for various woodworking tasks, along with hand care tips and tool-specific s...
Dry hands can be a huge problem, especially when working with different glues, finishes, and solvents. Then if you add winter to the mix, it can get painful. This discussion will help you find the right choices for your hands!
Dry Hands: Got a cure? - FineWoodworking
Great general purpose gloves are helpful when swapping blades, preventing splinters, or even protecting your materials from absorbing the oils on your hands!
HANDLANDY Work Gloves
These gloves are what I wear when working with epoxy, stain, and other finishes. They work really well for this without tearing!
Black Nitrile Disposable Gloves 200-Pack
Breathe In Safety, Breathe Out Stress
From fine dust to chemical fumes, woodworking can expose your lungs to various hazards. Don't take your lung health for granted. Filter out the bad stuff and breathe in clean, healthy air.
Check out this great explanation of the different types of safety masks to keep your respiratory system in check!
Choosing the Best Safety Mask for Woodworking - Bayne Custom Woodworking
One of the absolute best half masks you can get for organic vapors like epoxy resin and paints!
3M P100/OV Multi-Purpose Reusable Respirator
Disposable masks are great to have around in case a friend or family member comes into the shop to learn or help out!
50 Pack Disposable Breathable Face Masks
This is one of my favorite masks as a dust mask. It's reusable and has replaceable filters!
Trend Air Stealth Dust Mask with Filters
Rounding Out Your Safety Kit
We're rounding out your safety kit with...well, everything else! This is where you'll find those often-overlooked but crucial safety items to keep you protected from head to toe (and everything in between). Because a well-rounded safety kit is a happ...
Accidents and mistakes happen even with all the prevention and safety in place. So a good first aid kit can make a huge difference in the end result of that mistake!
First Aid Kit 326 Pieces, OSHA ANSI Compliant
Most of these accidents are from not keeping safety in mind. Scroll beyond the statistics since we're hoping to not be a statistic, and inform yourself with the safety tips links at the bottom of this page!
Shop Accident Statistics & Woodworking Safety | WWGOA
So you forgot your mask and can feel your sinuses reacting to the sawdust. Don't worry, NeilMed has you covered. I've used this sinus rinse for that exact reason and I always feel better after. Just be sure to use distilled water with it.
Sinus Rinse Starter Kit with 5 Packets
It's not if kickback happens, it's when kickback happens. If you're in the line of fire, this apron can make a difference! It also helps hold those tools too!
Woodworking Apron, 9 Tool Pockets, Waxed
You've got 5 minutes so you decide to disregard the glasses and make 1 more cut with the miter saw. That's the mistake I made, and having vials like this cleared my eye out right away. I will always have these on hand in my shop!
Single-Use Eye Wash Vial (Pack of 8)