[Jewelry making - Article 00032] - Re: [Orchid] Dangers in fabricating a do it yourself

[R . E . Rourke]

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    More posts like this would be refreshingly welcomed on Orchid..thanks
    for taking the time to educate people on the dangers of equipment
    that is fairly uncharted ground in terms of jewelry making and art
    metalsmithing. I agree wholly that guarding should be permanently
    installed around the equipment at 50 or more tons. Way too often
    industrial health and safety is overlooked and disregarded by
    metalsmiths- and more often by those with no insurance coverage for
    medical care, studio space, or tangible assets..Warranties cover the
    products, not the users..Everyone should also consider getting an
    OSHA handbook to at least be familiar with some standards of safety
    with machines and chemicals..I keep the NIOSH/OSHA pocket guide to
    chemical hazards near the extinguishers and eyewash
    station,neutralizing bin, and disposable safety glasses and masks in
    my studio.They are available from the US Dept, of Health and Safety,
    or Dept. of Labor..not a thrilling read by any means- but you should
    at least introduce yourself and employees to the information.. 

R.E.Rourke
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