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02-17-2014, 08:00 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2005
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And don't forget
many times when you are using a cut off wheel or any abrasive tool, the debris will end up in your hair. You take the face shield and glasses off, rub the sweat off your forehead and touch the front of your hair. Down comes the fine debris, hits your eye and you rub it without thinking. We have seen this a number of times where I work.
As they say,
Let's be careful out there.
Paul
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02-17-2014, 08:21 PM
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Standard in the chemical industry when working with chemicals that pose eye exposure threat (e.g., caustic, acids, etc) is monogoggles, often in addition to a face shield. Safety glasses do not adequately protect against liquids. I suspect for particles it would be similar.
Speedy recovery.
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02-17-2014, 08:31 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2010
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Glad you're OK Miles. This was story about the cut off wheel.
http://www.vansairforce.com/communit...ad.php?t=81443
I always use a shield with anything high speed like the die grinder or dremel.
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02-18-2014, 09:46 AM
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Wow. Great thread. A wake up call for sure...
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02-18-2014, 10:49 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2007
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Just to follow up I did take the ER doc's recomendation and saw an opthamologist yesterday. No permanent damage, just antibiotic/steroid drops for a few days. This morning I would hardly know anything happened. I consider myself quite lucky. After re-reading of Gil's cutoff wheel incident a couple of years ago, I'll never fire up a cutoff wheel without a face shield or with anyone else in the shop.
On the way home I picked up this face shield. In reading all the fine print that came with it, they recommend safety glasses be worn in addition to the shield. Both are hanging on my bandsaw immediately adjacent to my bench grinder with scotchbrite wheel.
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02-18-2014, 10:58 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by longranger
No permanent damage, just antibiotic/steroid drops for a few days. This morning I would hardly know anything happened. I consider myself quite lucky.
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Great news-------- 
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02-18-2014, 12:01 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Eugene OR
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I had a similar incident a few weeks ago, using a cutoff wheel with safetly glasses and hearing protection. The cut off wheel broke and I felt/heard something hit my face. Never figured out if it hit my glasses or my ear muffs. I have a new full face wrap around that is getting lots of use.
Joe
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02-18-2014, 01:26 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Toronto, ON
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TShort
... Hopefully there is a specialist available when needed ... but "going to the opthamologist" is not always an option, after hours or weekends / holidays...provides so much relief!
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Have to interject here; if an ophthalmologist is not available, an optometrist usually is. They will be able to deal with eye problems better than anyone barring ophthalmologists. Just another option to consider.
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02-18-2014, 01:40 PM
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THanks!
Miles, I have been diligent about wearing safety glasses at home ever since I started work in the chemical industry over forty years ago where they were required. I remember the duPont plant where I worked had the philosophy that if an employee is safe at home, then he/she will be safe at work.
But I admit I have been negligent about even buying a face shield and I have done a lot of risky things in the shop when safety glasses alone would not have been enough should something bad have happened.
I will go by the local orange or blue store this week and buy a face shield and use it.
Thanks for initiating this thread. And consider yourself lucky that you still have good vision that makes flying so enjoyable...and possible!
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02-18-2014, 06:52 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2010
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Well I hate to add on, But as an industrial Electrician on the last few job sites I have been on, we have had thankfully few serious injuries, however eye injuries usually run about 5 to 1 for all other's. new rules on the sites usually go something like this, safety glasses 100% on site, same with hearing protection.
Double eye protection, that's safety glasses and face shield for any tool other then hand tools, so even a cordless drill means face shields, that has cut down on the eye injuries like you would not believe. just a tip, depending on what type of face shield you are using, see if there is a place near the top that can collect junk, if so, when you take off the shield, I would suggest you tip your head forward, then remove the shield, so any trapped material cannot fall into your eyes.
also do your self a favor, we spend huge cash on our tools and aircraft, buy a quality pair of safety glasses, that are light weight, and actually rated for impact, and make sure the lens is optically correct, so you don't have eye strain looking thrue crappy plastic that can effect your vision potentially long term vision problems.
Above all else, WEAR THEM make a station at the shop door, Put them on as you walk in, take off when you leave for the night. make it a habit. I would love a good deal on a kit, but hate to think its cause the previous owner lost his sight.
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