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Re: On the topic of gloves
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Originally Posted by sanddrag
I personally disagree with the mention of "always wear gloves when working with metal" during the kickoff. The rule I almost always follow is "never wear gloves when operating power tools or machinery." Gloves are much stronger than human skin. If caught in a drill bit or other rotating tool, it will pull your whole hand in, rather than tearing.
Gloves do not always = safety!
Be careful this season!
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True. OSHA happens to agree with you. It also comes down to the fact that if you are working with stuff that requires dexterity you probably shouldn't be wearing gloves.
http://www.osha.gov/Publications/osha3157.pdf
Wood working is close enough to metal working.
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