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Safety: Eye Protection -Safety glasses are required. -Hot scale and chips burn! Safety glasses

Safety: Eye Protection -Safety glasses are required. -Hot scale and chips burn! Safety glasses with side shields are encouraged. -Prolonged exposure to intense light can create long term vision damage. Do not stare directly into a forge unless needed. -Some safety glasses can provide UV filters for added protection.

Safety: Clothing -Do NOT wear synthetic clothing! -Loose fitting, cotton clothes are recommended. Ensure

Safety: Clothing -Do NOT wear synthetic clothing! -Loose fitting, cotton clothes are recommended. Ensure that articles of clothing overlap. For example, your pants should overlap the tops of your shoes to prevent hot work from falling into your shoe. -High top, steel toe boots are recommended. -A leather apron is strongly recommended. -Gloves are not necessary. But if used, leather gloves are best.

Safety: Hearing Protection -Hearing protection is recommended. -General metal shop noise, including the ringing

Safety: Hearing Protection -Hearing protection is recommended. -General metal shop noise, including the ringing sound from an anvil, can cause hearing loss over a long period of time.

Safety: Handling Hot Objects -Assume everything is hot! Hot iron does not start to

Safety: Handling Hot Objects -Assume everything is hot! Hot iron does not start to glow until 900 F. -Always use tongs to pick up or move an object being worked on. -Hover your hand over an object to feel for radiating heat. -Drip water on an object to see if it boils or evaporates quickly. -Never grab an object directly. Softly touch the object and then pick it up.

Safety: Handling Hot Objects Severe burn treatment: 1. 2. 3. 4. Soak the wound

Safety: Handling Hot Objects Severe burn treatment: 1. 2. 3. 4. Soak the wound in cool water for five minutes or longer. Take an acetaminophen or ibuprofen for pain relief. Apply lidocaine (an anesthetic) with aloe vera gel or cream to soothe skin. Use an antibiotic ointment and loose gauze to protect the affected area.

Safety: Fire Safety -Always note the location of the fire extinguisher and always have

Safety: Fire Safety -Always note the location of the fire extinguisher and always have a bucket of water on hand. -In case of a forge malfunction, turn off the flow of propane FIRST. -Do not carry propane tanks through Nova. Labs. -On site storage of propane is NOT allowed at Nova. Labs.

Safety: Respiratory -Insulating materials like kaowool can be hazardous. Prolong exposure and breathing of

Safety: Respiratory -Insulating materials like kaowool can be hazardous. Prolong exposure and breathing of the fibrous material or dust can create severe respiratory problems. This includes grinding and sanding! Always wear a face mask when handling such materials or work. Please report any forge issues to the shop steward. BAD GOOD

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