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Originally Posted by Lil' Lavery
just because there are other safety measures that should be in place doesn't mean you can ignore the ones about hair. Yes, these scenarios are unlikely and (hopefully) preventable, but that doesn't excuse you from taking proper precautions. These recommendations regarding hair are not being made up. They match with OSHA's suggestions and just about every professional environment involving tools or machinery. I say this as someone who sports hair past my shoulders. |
Everyone,
Ask any person who has had jewelry, clothing, hair, hands, feet, eyes, or anything else become entangled with, or damaged by, a machine whether they thought they were going to pay enough attention to that machine (and others), and to all other activity around themselves, to stay out of trouble.
I'll bet you a very nice dinner that their answer will be, "Yes." If you find someone who says "No, I was inattentive on purpose.", separate yourself from them ASAP.
Like Sean says,
- ANY time you are in an area containing hazards, *actually* protect yourself.
- AND (I'll add this), telling yourself/others that you will protect yourself by being alert, and by paying enough attention (in all directions) to avoid danger; for any non-trivial period, or when dangerous stuff can fly far or fast; is DUMB (see above).
As they say, "Don't cut your nose off to spite your face."
Everyone, please don't enter a hazardous area, and then try to only be as safe as is necessary for someone with your amazing powers of concentration and clairvoyance.
Instead, just be safe. It's really not that hard, and you will set a good example for the lesser mortals around you.
Blake