[EricH]

Originally Posted by FRCgal

I absolutely agree. In situations where you can do both, you absolutely should, but what if you HAD to choose between them?

Being safe is part of being GP. I can't see a single situation where it's an either/or.

Unless you count yelling about safety glasses or other "minor" violations, in which case there are better ways, like "You don't have safety glasses in the shop? Well, then, please work in this area only, or find a pair. You also have the option to not work in this shop."

Like I said, it's not a question of one or the other. It's a question of both.

By the way, if, as implied earlier, you're worried about judging taking a hit from one or the other, don't be. Judges, both safety and otherwise, understand that there is danger, and if you're stopping someone from getting hurt, I highly doubt that they'll say anything negative.