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HEALTH & SAFETY sa AIR QUALITY sa ASBESTOS sa BIOFEEDBACK MACHINE sa CHILDPROOFING sa EYE PROTECTION sa FIRE SAFETY sa FOOD-SAFE FINISHES sa HEARING PROTECTION sa HERBAL REMEDIES sa PERSONAL FLOTATION DEVICE sa PHYSICAL FITNESS sa POISONOUS PLANT sa RADON sa RESPIRATOR sa SAFETY HELMET sa STERILIZER sa SURVIVAL SKILL x ACCIDENT PREVENTION x FIRST AID x SAFETY x WORKSHOP SAFETY Wood turning and carpal tunnel syndrome. Includes advice for turners to either help prevent or manage CTS. Toxic effects of wood. Turning casualties. A look at injuries that occur during work on a wood turning lathe and tips for avoiding them. A first-aid primer for workshop injuries. Looks at bleeding and shock. The safe shop. Advice and equipment to keep your woodworking safe and enjoyable. Looks at ear and eye protection, respirators, housekeeping, machine safety, etc. Making safe art. Turning a studio into a healthier, safer place. Safety first - and last. A look at self-preservation in the home workshop. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, a health hazard of basket making. A description of symptoms and some preventive measures suggested. What to do if you break a bone. How to spot a break and first-aid measures that you should take until a doctor comes. How to avoid insect bites and stings and plant rashes. Tips on what you can do to reduce the discomfort if you become a victim. The facts about food poisoning. How to cope with burns. How to determine the seriousness of a burn and a summary of first aid dos and don'ts. A look at how to prevent snakebites, some facts about poisonous snakes in the U.S., and tips on what to do if you are bitten. A summary of the four major life preserving steps that must be taken when dealing with any serious medical emergency. What you should do in case of accidental poisoning and twenty ways to protect your family against poisoning. What everyone should know about heart attacks and what can be done to prevent one. What everyone should know about backache and how to prevent a bad back. Physical checkups. Who needs them and when? A look at what constitutes a typical checkup, at what frequency they should be given and what a checkup can detect. How to handle hot weather emergencies. A guide to help you identify and treat hot weather emergencies such as heat fatigue, heat cramps, heat prostration, heat stroke and sunburn. A look at cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), where to learn the technique, and a description of the technique (clearing the airway, rescue breathing, and external heart compression). How to cope with insect stings. A look at the types of reactions, how stings can be avoided, what extra precautions allergic persons should take, and the best treatment for stings. How to deal with an accident. A summary of what to do to assist a victim. Covers bleeding, poisoning, broken bones, burns, eye injuries, heart attack, bruises and sprains. How to deal with motion sickness. Includes preventative measures. Basic foot care for active people. Self-care. How you and your family can benefit from this new approach in health care. Can a pet be a threat to your family's health? A look at the most common ailments that can be transmitted from animals to humans. Safety tips for hobbyists. Guidelines for physical protection and warning symptoms to look for that may be caused by hazardous materials. Rules for safe crafting. Suggestions for avoiding hazards in paints, thinners, stains, varnish and strippers. Tips for working with clay and for making toys that are safe for children. Bicycling tips for insulin-dependent diabetics. Advice for avoiding cycling-related genital problems. Hammerhead's disease. How to avoid prostate problems brought on by riding a bicycle. Save the day. Know exactly what to do if an accident happens with these 10 first-aid fixes. Live through anything. A collection of survival and first aid strategies. How to put together the perfect first-aid kit for a boat. Walking assist, one- and two-man carries for injured people. Four emergencies which demand quick action. How to care for bleeding, breathing stoppage, poisoning and shock. First aid for fractures. Includes ideas for splints and padding and how to apply splints to legs and arms. Simple tips for burns and scalds. Three methods for rescuing someone who has fallen through thin ice on a lake or pond. First aid for bites and stings for common insects and plants. Four first aid games for Boy Scouts. First aid for snakebite and tips on preventing it. How to administer first aid to a person who is choking on food. How to rescue someone who has fallen through a hole in the ice. Plans for a "Winter Safety Post" that holds equipment for such rescues. Three emergency kits you can make: a general survival kit, a hiker's first aid kit and a camper's fix-it kit. Also gives pattern for a holster to make so the kits can be worn on the belt. Each kit fits in a plastic pill bottle. How to apply makeup materials to simulate injuries for a first aid demonstration. First aid for a grand mal epileptic seizure. Safety tips on how to check for ice thickness and danger spots and what to do if you or someone else falls through a hole in the ice. How to recognize the black widow spider and the brown recluse spider. How to treat bites from these insects. Three safe ways to help a swimmer in trouble. Put together a basic first aid kit for your home. How to make a small, pocket first-aid kit in a Sucrets box. A description of the three basic maneuvers to use as first aid for someone who is choking. How to treat a bee sting. How to practice throwing a rescue rope. How to make realistic looking wounds for a first aid demonstration using ordinary makeup and some kitchen items. First aid for frostbite and hypothermia. How to rescue a panic-stricken swimmer using a rowboat. First aid for a grand mal epileptic seizure. What to do if your are bitten by a snake. How to administer artificial respiration. How to rescue someone from a hole in the ice. Neckerchief first aid. Use a scout neckerchief as a bandage for the head, ankle, knee, etc. Why you hiccup and how to stop. A list of items which should be present in a first aid kit. Tips on staging accidents and injuries so that they appear real. Wilderness first aid procedures reviewed. How to prevent athlete's foot. Emergency preparedness. (1) Splint it right. (2) Move him with care. Build a "safety post" which holds ropes, ladders and poles for rescuing people from lakes and ponds (both winter and summer). Three steps for removing a fishhook that is embedded in a hand (or elsewhere). Tips on proper foot care. How to create real-looking injuries for disaster training. Using a neckerchief as a bandage and a sling. Some tips. Tip: Make a neckerchief slide from a 35mm film container. Use it to hold a miniature first-aid kit. Tips on preventing and treating friction blisters on your feet. How to avoid or treat a blister on your foot. Includes instructions for making a doughnut bandage from layered moleskin. Three "painless" steps to remove a fishhook from a person's skin. Beat the heat. How to control your body's internal temperature when undertaking outdoor activity during hot weather. Looks at heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Advice on preventing hypothermia and frostbite. Ideas for three first aid kits that fit into watertight food containers. A quiz on 12 outdoor emergencies and advice on how to handle them. First aid for foot blisters. The silent killers. Know the symptoms and how to treat them. Part 1. Heat exhaustion. The silent killers. Part 2. Altitude sickness. The silent killers. Part 3. Hypothermia. The silent killers. Part 4. Frostbite. FDA regulation of computerized medical devices. What designers of medically related hardware and software should know. A computer in the doctor's waiting room. An Atari BASIC program that explains the effects of various types of commonly available drugs on pregnancy. How to protect yourself from workshop hazards. Workshop safety. A checklist of precautions to reduce the possibilty of workshop injuries. Toxic turnings. Advice for wood turners on how to protect themselves from wood allergies, respiratory or skin problems. Includes a chart of toxic woods, reactions, their site, and degree of incidence. First aid suggestions for workshop accidents. Tips for wood carvers on identifying and treating carpal tunnel syndrome. Hazards of wood dust for woodcarvers and three ways to reduce exposure. Using a computer to design psychological and physiological tests for both serious applications and recreation. Examples shown include a memory test, reaction time test, hand-eye coordination test, etc. How to manage construction jobsite safety. Includes a jobsite safety review checklist. Safeguards against lead poisoning and the impact on house renovations are viewed. Some tips. Current regulations and methods regarding lead abatement when renovating old housing. Alternatives to full-scale lead abatement in renovated housing. Building a lead-safe future. Dealing with lead-based paint in older housing. Lead hazards in housing. What nonprofit housing organizations need to know. Tips on how to avoid insect bites and stings and how to relieve the symptoms if you're bitten or stung. How to recognize the symptoms of pesticide poisoning. Mysterious healing properties of sugar are discussed. Soothing salve or ointment is made from the buds of balsam poplars. Folk remedies, a pharmacy in your kitchen. Folk medicine. A list of household and herbal remedies used by folks in the Ozarks. Save a life with CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation). Physiological reaction to electric shock described, plus tips on aiding the victim. Electric shock. Understanding the biological effects of electric current amperage on the human body. Tips on shock prevention and first aid. Call the cops. Advice on the correct procedure for reporting an accident or other emergency using amateur radio. Tip on a quick and economical remedy for darkroom workers who are allergic to color developers. Reasons for an allergic reaction to EP-2 type color negative print developer and possible cures. Safety tips for working with photographic chemicals. Looks at eye protection and ventilation. Tips for reducing respiratory problems associated with photographic fixer (hypo) or stop bath. Advice on safety and health precautions to take when doing decorative painting. How to avoid and treat blisters. Water safety tips. Boating, warm water and cold water survival techniques. How to survive a heart attack. A self-help plan for action in the minutes following an attack. Medical tests and checkups you can do yourself at home. A guide to a thorough breast self-examination. Poison emergency guide. A look at safety equipment that should be used by the homeowner do-it-yourselfer. Accident-proof your home. Checklist helps you find and correct safety hazards. Build health into your home. How to avoid introducing building materials and home furnishings which emit hazardous by-products. Tip: Cover exposed skin with talcum powder when working with fiberglass insulation. Pro tips to avoid accidents when working with tools. Tip: Keep a saline solution handy in your workshop to wash out your eyes in the event of an accident. Tip on using a mirror to warn you about low doorways. Reducing weekend aches, pains and injuries. Selecting and using back support, wrist support, impact glove, etc. Handling lead paint safely. Safe dust control techniques to use when remodeling, making repairs, or otherwise disturbing lead paint. Related article looks at the sources and hazards of lead paint in an older house. Suggestions on how to behave and dress to reduce the risk of being stung by bees, yellow jackets, wasps and hornets. Includes recommendations on what to do if stung. Tip recommends using meat tenderizer to alleviate the pain and itching of insect bites. Tip describes how to use adhesive sports tape to protect fingertips, nails and cuticles when gardening. Sneeze-free gardening. A plant lover's allergy-survival guide. Techniques for allergy-prone gardeners to minimize exposure to pollen, mold and fungi. Job-site safety for the carpenter. A look at typical accident scenarios, costs of insurance, government regulations, etc. Warning about health hazards from grinding beryllium copper tools. Working without pain. A look at cumulative injuries (from carpal tunnel to tendinitis) that affect the building tradesman. Tips on reducing your exposure to pain. Job-site foot injuries. What to do when you've stepped on a nail or dropped something on your toes. Avoiding back pain. Exercises and working positions to help a construction worker avoid backache. Choosing gloves for protecting hands from hazardous chemicals. Pros and cons of latex, neoprene, nitrile and vinyl. Working safely on the roof. Complying with new OSHA fall-protection regulations requires both the safety gear and a commitment to using it correctly. An overview of what is available. A builder's real-life first-aid kit. Bandages, bee-sting medicine and everything else a carpenter shouldn't leave home without. Preventing job-site knee injuries. An orthopedic surgeon explains what goes wrong with knees and suggests ways to protect them. Tips for relief of carpal-tunnel syndrome and other repetitive-strain injuries. Health hazards in woodworking. Simple precautions to minimize risk. Tip: Use a miniature padlock to lock up the plugs of power tools. Breathing the fumes of sage tea is suggested as an antidote for sinusitis caused by wood dust. Safety expert discusses toxic wood dusts and other hazards to woodworkers. Tip: Use spray-irrigation devices to remove wood dust, etc. from your nasal passages. Advice for woodworkers on controlling wood allergies. Chemical hazards of woodworking. What you don't know can hurt you. Includes charts of hazardous chemicals used in woodworking adhesives and finishes. Carpal tunnel syndrome and the woodworker. Understanding and avoiding this insidious injury. When wood fights back. An overview of the health risks that can be associated with using certain exotic woods. Woodworkers' first aid. Suggestions for outfitting a first-aid kit and steps to take for various injuries. Pain-free woodworking. A look at various body positions and simple exercises which will help reduce body pain. How to raise aloe barbadensis (aloe vera) and take advantage of the healing properties found in its juice. Aloe, the healing plant. Folk medicine uses for the aloe plant. Here comes the sun. A gardener's guide to summertime skin safety. Garden-related allergy and dermatology problems and how to minimize them. The sun and your skin. Advice on how to prevent skin cancer and what can be done about brown spots and wrinkles. Clinical ecology. An overview of some of the causes of "environmental illness" experienced by people who are sensitive to chemicals. Three techniques to use to save a choking victim. The complete book of first aid. How to help an injured person until the doctor comes. 34 medical tests you can do at home Alculator. A portable analog computer which calculates the probable blood alcohol level based on body weight, number of drinks, alcohol content of drinks, and number of hours since drinking began. Est cost: $30. Electrical shock. How to eliminate shock hazards in your workshop. Includes tips on treating electrical shock victims. How weavers can avoid back problems. Health and safety hazards in the fiber studio. Six tips on how to make your stairways safe. Sing Me No SAD Songs. How to beat the winter blues (Seasonal affective disorder). Includes a summary of latest research findings, the use of artificial light and other remedies such as games and puzzles. Advice on a remedy for cold sores. Under the sun. Advice for protecting yourself when in the garden. How to determine if there is a lead or cadmium danger in your home and what you can do about it. Advice on managing a major loss, such as a house fire. Home safe home. A whole-house guide to creating and maintaining a safe environment. The safe shop. Sensible tips for accident-proof work space. Home fried. A carpenter's advice on working in the searing summer heat without harming your house or yourself. Don't expose yourself. Safety procedures for working with composite materials. Please don't eat the house plants. A guide to plants that are poisonous. Safe at home. Eliminate common hazards with a few easy ounces of prevention. The gardener's skin. A commonsense guide to protecting the skin from sunburn, hand eczema, contact dermatitis, phytophotodermatitis, and bacterial infections. Professional photographers should be aware of hidden dangers when on a photo assignment. Tips on what things to look for which could be unsafe or unhealthy. How to become a rockhound/snowbird. Part 17. Medical advice and tips on emergency first aid when in the field. SHAVASAN MEDITATION program written in BASIC. Video monitor guides you in learning this yoga technique of breathing. Adult caloric requirements in Xitan BASIC. Computer program helps adults count calories. Weight-watching special. BASIC computer program plots your weight loss on a week-by-week basis. Video display terminals, are they hazardous to your health. Includes tips for VDT users. Special issue on the use of microcomputers by doctors, dentists, hospitals, etc. Heath H8 computer assembly-language program which runs with an interface to measure the intervals between neural discharges in the human brain. Includes the schematic for the interface. Using an Apple computer to log and analyze data from the Aminco recording spectrophotometer. Program #1 is used to collect and save data. Program #2 is used to analyze the data. Both written in BASIC. The application is to toxicology. Guidelines for using cow manure in compost or when applied directly to garden soil so E. coli bacteria and other pathogenic organisms will not create a health risk. Lead in the soil. How it affects a garden and advice on ways to avoid ingesting lead in plants. Rockhounds and western rattlers. First aid for snakebite. A safety guide for lapidary and gem hobbyists. Part 1. Travel and outdoor safety hints. A safety guide for lapidary and gem hobbyists. Part 2. Safety in the home and shop. First aid kit for rockhounds. Rattlesnake safety. Avoiding snakebite. First aid for snakebite. Tip: Solution of baking soda will treat burns from a silversmithing pickle pot. Taking care in the field. What you should know about proper safety measures for rock-hunting field trips. Shop safety. An extensive listing of the hazardous tools and chemicals in the workshop and the precautions to take when working with them. Safety information for small shops with applications in gold- and silversmithing, jewelry manufacturing, lapidary work, etc. Safety in the jeweler's studio. Tips for beginning jewelers on safely working with chemicals. Part 1. Win-Ox, liver of sulfur, and 5-minute epoxy. Safety in the jeweler's studio. Part 2. Working with copper nitrate and buffing compounds. Safety in the jeweler's studio. Part 3. Working with compressed gases. Tips on shop safety for beginning lapidaries and metalsmiths. Studio safety. A look at health hazards encountered by metalsmiths (goldsmiths, silversmiths, and enamellists). Finger protection when using leather working tools (swivel knife, stamping tools, etc.). Tips on ways to minimize trauma to fingers. Safety in the saddle shop. Tips on avoiding knife cuts. Blood in the workplace. Advice on dealing with human blood to reduce the danger of infection to others. Health hazards in leathercraft. A few simple and inexpensive common sense procedures to eliminate most of these hazards. What to do in case of snake bite. Quick home guide to first aid. How to cope with your allergy. How to tell when you're developing a mental illness. Taking steps to eliminate the cause of household falls and similar accidents. Primer on the right ways to treat minor medical and first-aid problems like nosebleed, burns, cough, infection, etc. A look at cryotherapy, the treatment of a variety of injuries using ice packs and cold water. What to do if you are injured in the woods, a long way from help. Various kinds of itching and their causes and cure discussed. A discussion of allergies which can be triggered by eating certain kinds of food. What to do about sprains and strains. How to check your home workshop for safety. Includes a workshop safety cabinet you can build to hold eye guards, ear guards, first aid, etc. Home medical emergencies: what to do until help arrives. Cardiovascular disease risk assessment program written in BASIC. Program to organize and keep track of your medical records is written in BASIC for the Atari computer. SunGuard. Compact electronic device keeps tabs on cumulative ultraviolet energy detected over a period of time and sounds an alert when the total exceeds a preset limit. Helps control your total exposure to the sun for safe tanning. Tips on preventing the skin rash known as contact dermatitis which can be brought on by contact with photographic chemicals. How to prepare for home birth attended by a midwife. Learn G-Jo (acupuncture without needles). How to apply finger pressure at 6 major body points to stimulate the body's self healing. How to organize a community health fair. Poison prevention and treatment at home. Tip: Burnt flower heals diaper rash. How to harvest and utilize rose hips as a source of food and vitamins. G-Jo for summertime irritations. How to use the Chinese first aid technique of finding the right acupressure point and stimulating it correctly. Use to treat insect stings, twisted ankles, etc. Tip: Use newspapers fastened around your legs as temporary leggings or shin protectors when working in briars, walking in snake-infested areas, etc. Children, gardens and lead. How lead poisoning can occure in children and tips on prevention. Bladder infections: How to find relief. What to do in case of snakebite. The hidden danger of mantle lamps. How to minimize exposure to the radioactivity given off by the mantles. Herbal care for tired muscles. How to document incidents of being sprayed with pesticides in case any damage results. An introduction to the Bates visual training method of eye exercises to improve poor eyesight. Guide to hazardous household substances. How to prevent and treat tick bites. An herbal medicine chest. Part 2. How to make herbal tinctures and salves. Vegetable medicines. Nine recipes with medicinal properties that can alleviate the symptoms of minor illness. Coping with lead and asbestos in your home. Some tips. Tip on removing a splinter. Curing the ailments of summer. Home remedies for treating bee stings, food poisoning, heat exhaustion and sunburn. Practical home remedies for tendinitis and the healing of broken bones. Wilderness first-aid basics. How to deal with breathing problems, cold body tempertures, shock and dehydration. Survival section. (1) Back to school. A summary of lessons learned at the Honda Rider Education Center. (2) A motorcyclist's first-aid kit. The truth about motorcycles and carpal tunnel syndrome. Includes hand exercises to reduce symptoms. Danger: Restoration may be hazardous to your health. Cautions concerning various chemicals used in paint removers, paint, drywall, etc. Restoration health hazards. Looks at the health risks incurred when stripping paint, painting, demolishing buildings, repairing wood, preserving wood, construction, etc. Tip: Hanging a mirror on a low overhead above a stairway will prevent most people from banging their heads. Rose hipping. How to raise and harvest rose hips for use as a source of vitamin C. Tip: Use vinegar to treat bee stings. Basic steps to take if you are accidentally sprayed by pesticides. Suggestions for how people with allergies to dust, pollen or molds can still garden. Pesticide alert. Charts list pesticides used on fruits and vegetables, their health effects, and ways of reducing their residue. Medical experts share tips for garden safety. Summer food safety advice. Two resuscitation methods. Artificial respiration for respiratory paralysis. Cardiac massage for ventricular fillrillation. Is your hobby hazardous to your health? Tips on reducing your exposure to electromagnetic radiation emitted by amateur-radio equipment. Electrical safety for electronic hobbyists. Your home's 20 worst accident traps and what you can do about them. How to lash a pair of skis together to make a sled on which to haul a victim of an accident. The only modification required to cross-country skis is the drilling of one hole in the tip of each ski. Then, your ski poles, some short spacer sticks and 100-feet of nylon rope will make a sled capable of fully supporting an injured person. How to avoid the 13 most common back-yard accidents. Eleven ways to take the hazard out of your home workshop. How to avoid the most common tool-related shop accidents. How to move heavy objects without undue strain on your body. Tips on moving appliances, moving furniture up stairs, carrying heavy boxes, moving a stalled car, etc. Safety first in the home woodworking shop. A guide to workshop safety, protection supplies and advice on first aid. Tips on sources of health information about handling the chemicals used in photography. Recommended first aid supplies for home, auto and boat. Eight new first aid treatments you should know. Tip: Build a cross-shaped, wall-mounted cabinet to hold first aid supplies. Workshop safety. Tips on knowing your tools, blade guards, hold downs, housekeeping, etc. Tip suggests wearing bicycle gloves to fight hand fatigue when using vibrating power tools. First aid kits for the workshop. Using floor finishes safely. Taking proper precautions to protect your health when applying floor finishes. Tips on reducing allergic reactions to grass pollen. The Zen of workshop safety. Avoiding accidents demands an alert mind. Worrisome little additions. Health experts view potential hazards facing a pregnant woman from a home-remodeling project. Allergy proofing your home. Some tips. Controlling exposure to benzene inside your home. Some tips. Tips on avoiding traveler's diarrhea. Applications of National Semiconductor's IC pressure transducers include a solid state barometer, blood-pressure meter and precision weight scale. All about electrical shock and how it can affect your body. Wood dust and your health. How a little common sense and a few precautions will help eliminate the hazards. Health hazards in the arts and crafts. A report on the issues covered at the Society for Occupational and Environmental Health conference (October 1978). Covers problems dealing with the fiber arts (dyes, fibers and lead). Includes recommendations on protection, labeling and sources of information. Hazards faced by weavers. Modify a "Band Aid" style bandage to better fit over knuckle or finger tip. Man overboard. Tips on saving a person thrown into the water from a boat. Includes instruction for making a throw-line bag and a check list of rescue steps. Beat the heat. Tips for staying cool on your boat when the weather is hot. Looks at both physiological (human) considerations and such shading techniques as awnings, umbrellas, etc. Sun sense for boaters. Sensible precautions to prevent overexposure to the sun's ultraviolet rays. Managing motion sickness. Both drug and acupressure cures are discussed. An introduction to the ideas and terms used when considering health hazards associated with art and craft materials. Tips on safety and health considerations when dyeing fiber using a microwave oven. A look at allergic reactions to fibers and guidelines for spinners on how to approach the problem. How to prevent and treat blisters. What a traveler needs to know about getting sick in a foreign country. Includes suggestions on health insurance, finding a doctor, and travel assistance organizations. Warning on potential health hazards for optical fabricators who work with diamond cutting and surfacing equipment. Living with lead. How to deal with lead contamination in a home. Testing, risk reduction, living with it and making safe repairs. Tips on how to minimize things in a home that spark allergic reactions. Three tips on avoiding the toxicity of painting materials and glues. First aid for the wood shop. Tips on treating cuts, scrapes, splinters, etc. Tip: Use foam rubber pipe insulation on the edges of shop tool tables to help prevent injury. Four cornerstones of shop safety. What you should know about toxic wood. Which woods are suspect, what symptoms to look for, and how to avoid problems. How safe are your woodworking habits? A 14-point quiz looks at workshop safety. Tune in to workshop consciousness. How to avoid those not-so-good workshop experiences. Don't let wood irritate you. A guide to handling toxic stock. Tips on reducing shock to arthritis-prone joints when using woodcarving mallets and carving tools. Tip shows how to make a leather fingerstall with a flexible metal insert to protect the thumb when whittling or carving. Boatyard hazards. Health and safety considerations when building and repairing boats. Tips on the hazards (wood dust, solvents, coatings, etc.). Tips on masks, clothing, gloves, etc. to provide protection. Boatbuilder, beware. Safety regulations for commercial shops which should also guide every amateur's operation. First aid. A primer for the boatshop (workshop). How to deal with hand injuries, eye injuries, toxic reactions, and electric shock. Toxic timbers. An overview of the health hazards associated with woodworking and tips on avoiding problems. Avoiding falls in your workshop. Includes tip on making wooden bridges to cover electrical cords. The risks of wood finishing. How to stay healthy and safe when using wood finishes. Some tips. Dust to dust. An overview of the relative hazards of various kinds of wood dust, plus safety tips. The hazards of wood dust revisited. Includes a chart which illustrates undesirable respiratory and allergy effects of various woods. Tip on using plumbing pipe insulating foam to pad the handles of both hand and power tools to reduce the vibration and shock transfered to your hands during use. Tip on using foam pipe insulation to cover projections on workshop equipment to prevent personal injury. Finishing safety. Workshop finishes (wood finishes) pose health risks. How to understand what they are and tips on protecting yourself. | |||||||||
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