CHAPTER 3 ■ SAFETYWearing Other Safety Clothes
Wear appropriate gloves and long-sleeved clothing to protect yourself against irritation, minor scratching,
chemical burns, or even poisoning. I always wear long pants, long-sleeved shirts, chemical-resistant gloves
(see Figure 3-2), a dust mask, and safety glasses when working around chemicals.
Thick leather steel-tipped boots with puncture-resistant soles are appropriate when working with
metals or large, heavy materials.
Insuring Adequate Ventilation
Oh, man—somebody open a window! Try to use chemicals outside. If that’s not possible, open a window.
If the room lacks windows, obtain proper ventilation equipment such as an exhaust fan. In cases of recurring
or extreme exposure, consider using a respirator.
Seemingly benign materials can irritate your nose, throat, and lungs when reduced to an airborne form.
Wear a dust mask (see Figure 3-3) when sanding or drilling.
Figure 3-2. Resistant gloves protect your hands against chemicals