Video: Personal Protection Equipment for Woodturners

[AlanZ]

Lauren's second video for the AAW is now available.
It's about Personal Protection Equipment for Woodturners.

I hope folks find it informative and useful.

View: https://vimeo.com/253526223

 

[Bill Boehme]

Exceptionally well done.

 

[John Torchick]

Excellent. I have some thoughts, though. Earrings? Who would get their head close to a lathe to get them caught? If wearing a full face shield, there wouldn't be any possibility of catching them.
I don't answer my cell phone while working with any powered tools because I can't hear it or feel the vibration. I can call back when my task is done.

 

[Bill Boehme]

Excellent. I have some thoughts, though. Earrings? Who would get their head close to a lathe to get them caught? If wearing a full face shield, there wouldn't be any possibility of catching them.
I don't answer my cell phone while working with any powered tools because I can't hear it or feel the vibration. I can call back when my task is done.

Nose ring if you're a married guy.

 

[AlanZ]

The goal of this video was to get people to revisit their thinking about personal protection equipment for woodturning. We hope it stimulates discussion, perhaps helping some people to acquire gear, or more importantly to USE the equipment they already have... if so, then we will be happy.

 

[John Torchick]

Alan,my grandson is big on safety. When he turns, he has a mental checklist that he goes through. He has made me aware of the safety factor. I keep my face shield, N95 dust mask, and ear plugs together in a large tote bag. That way, I can make sure that I use all three. Again, excellent video.
Bill, that is a ball and chain.

 

[Emiliano Achaval]

Excellent video. Proffesionaly done. A great addition to the AAW library.

 

[AlanZ]

We've been getting a few comments about the video, with some suggestions and corrections:

• The code prefix for particle filtration should be P, not F (e.g., P95 is 95% particle filtration).
• The most current rating for face shields is ANSI Z87.1
• It's worth pointing out that respirator filters need to be maintained... either cleaned or replaced as needed to assure their efficiency.

 

[Bill Boehme]

We've been getting a few comments about the video, with some suggestions and corrections:

• The code prefix for particle filtration should be P, not F (e.g., P95 is 95% particle filtration).
• The most current rating for face shields is ANSI Z87.1
• It's worth pointing out that respirator filters need to be maintained... either cleaned or replaced as needed to assure their efficiency.

The code prefix P doesn't stand for particle or particulate. There are four categories of particulate filters: N, R, P, and HE defined as follows:

• N = Not to be used with oil.
• R means "resistant to oils." Can be used for eight hours with chemicals and pesticides that contain oil.
• P means "oil proof." Can be used with oil and non-oil hazards; may be able to use longer than eight hours.
• HE =High Efficiency, the filter used on a PAPR (Can be used with oils.) Check with manufacturer's instructions for time restrictions; or change when you notice a decrease in airflow.

 

[Emiliano Achaval]

We've been getting a few comments about the video, with some suggestions and corrections:

• The code prefix for particle filtration should be P, not F (e.g., P95 is 95% particle filtration).
• The most current rating for face shields is ANSI Z87.1
• It's worth pointing out that respirator filters need to be maintained... either cleaned or replaced as needed to assure their efficiency.

Well, yes, I learned the hard way that you have to buy Airstream filters, you cant clean them. I just replaced the original one... I do clean the prefilter often... They are not cheap, but like Bill Boheme told me, why buy an Airstream and maintain it.... Absolutely right...