Grinding causing marks on skin
Grinding causing marks on skin
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Hi guys
Ive started a new job about 6 weeks ago where i now regularly use a grinder to cut/grind steel. I always aim my the spray of sparks away from me but there are some that get away in random directions. They often hit me in the arms and in the face leaving marks. Which for a reasonably young guy isnt good i like to look my best for the ladies. Now arms are easy overalls down gloves on. But face?? Full face visor?? Any advice welcome. I always use goggles.
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Ive started a new job about 6 weeks ago where i now regularly use a grinder to cut/grind steel. I always aim my the spray of sparks away from me but there are some that get away in random directions. They often hit me in the arms and in the face leaving marks. Which for a reasonably young guy isnt good i like to look my best for the ladies. Now arms are easy overalls down gloves on. But face?? Full face visor?? Any advice welcome. I always use goggles.
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RE: Grinding causing marks on skin
RE: Grinding causing marks on skin
RE: Grinding causing marks on skin
Sorry, couldn't help it. Wear welding leathers, gloves and a face shield. This is a no-brainer.
RE: Grinding causing marks on skin
Because without the hat, the face shield will just fall to the ground. Although, you could staple the shield to your face, but the staple marks may look worse than the burn marks you are trying to avoid.
Personally I would go with the shield-attached-to-hat method!
Adriaan.
I am an Engineer/part time student (Mechatronics) from South Africa.
Advice from lecturer: "Be warned - when you go into industry your boss will give you a thousand things to do and he wants them done yesterday!" So far he is right...
RE: Grinding causing marks on skin
You know they do make face shields with head band attachments that do not require a hard hat.
If there is no danger from falling objects or where there is no vessels to crawl thru or pipes in close proximity then I see no need to have a hard hat on.
The facility I work in does not require them in that all work is done at a work table with no overhead hazards.
Robert P.
RE: Grinding causing marks on skin
Adriaan.
I am an Engineer/part time student (Mechatronics) from South Africa.
Advice from lecturer: "Be warned - when you go into industry your boss will give you a thousand things to do and he wants them done yesterday!" So far he is right...
RE: Grinding causing marks on skin