pocomoonskyeyes
Well-Known Member
OK this is something that I think should be Covered and read before ANYONE makes the First knife. Personally I'm kinda' fond of all my body parts, Might not look the best in the world, But I like 'em anyway.
I know many may have had experience working around tools or Shops, Maybe for their whole lives. Some, like me, have some experience, but not a lot.
But I would like to hear anything and everything you have regarding Safety. I know some materials we might use are toxic, or at least irritants. There is always a danger of nicks and cuts, even if you DON'T make knives. Just the Nature of the beast. Some Hazards are potentially worse, loss of digits or limbs. With Power Tools, Danger of Shock is another potential hazard. Then there are vapors and dust and even steel dust coming from the grinders. Eye protection,and some type of respirator should always be used. Here are some links that may be useful to Makers.
http://design.pratt.duke.edu/downloads/shop_safety_rules.pdf
http://safety.ag.utk.edu/safetyplan/17Shopweb/17shopsafety.htm
http://www.pa.msu.edu/services/machine-shop/safety.htm
http://www.msdsonline.com/
http://www.msdsonline.com/ (Toxic wood dust)
http://www.healthline.com/blogs/outdoor_health/2007/11/general-first-aid-principles.html
These are just a few things that I could think of right off the top of my head. Please feel free to add anything!!With the links above, I just put the first one or most appropriate sounding one in this list. I DID NOT research these links. So if you know of any better ones, PLEASE post them!!
I know many may have had experience working around tools or Shops, Maybe for their whole lives. Some, like me, have some experience, but not a lot.
But I would like to hear anything and everything you have regarding Safety. I know some materials we might use are toxic, or at least irritants. There is always a danger of nicks and cuts, even if you DON'T make knives. Just the Nature of the beast. Some Hazards are potentially worse, loss of digits or limbs. With Power Tools, Danger of Shock is another potential hazard. Then there are vapors and dust and even steel dust coming from the grinders. Eye protection,and some type of respirator should always be used. Here are some links that may be useful to Makers.
http://design.pratt.duke.edu/downloads/shop_safety_rules.pdf
http://safety.ag.utk.edu/safetyplan/17Shopweb/17shopsafety.htm
http://www.pa.msu.edu/services/machine-shop/safety.htm
http://www.msdsonline.com/
http://www.msdsonline.com/ (Toxic wood dust)
http://www.healthline.com/blogs/outdoor_health/2007/11/general-first-aid-principles.html
These are just a few things that I could think of right off the top of my head. Please feel free to add anything!!With the links above, I just put the first one or most appropriate sounding one in this list. I DID NOT research these links. So if you know of any better ones, PLEASE post them!!