Something I heard recently that belongs in every woodworker's shop and every safety video: the absence of an accident doesn't mean safety is present. We can all improve our habits, especially where cumulative injury (ears and lungs) are concerned.
Cords: If you can't hang your cords from overhead, you can also get 'job site' plastic channels in 3ft lengths that can take multiple cables, have an anti-skip pattern on the top and form a two way ramp so you can push wheeled tools and shop carts over them, but you will probably need to go to an industrial supplier, not the local Big Box store. RZ masks: I've used one for several months - the nose clip and rivets rust and the paint flakes off, I don't know how long it will last. Also, when you buy them, there are two types of exhaust valve, the basic type comes with the mask and a better one is sold separately - get the add on valves when you buy, the original valves have a loose flapper inside that falls out and rolls away to who knows where when you try to replace the filter.
These are not NIOSH certified or approved. I wouldn't use them to safeguard my health. Only use a properly fitted respirator and ignore these paid commercials. This isn't a safety video as much as a mask commercial.
Correct, these are not NIOSH certified. However, independent testing shows they filter beyond the N95/NIOSH standard. However, they do not have the "stamp of approval". For most woodworkers, a majority of which don't wear a mask, the 99.9% filtration is perfectly acceptable.
@@checkavilatility They forgot to invite me to the testing of the mask, so I am unsure how it was tested. I can only present the facts as I know them, which is they are not NIOSH certified, but the filtering exceeds N95 standards. And, they're comfortable.
Correct, these are not NIOSH certified. However, independent testing shows they filter beyond the N95/NIOSH standard. However, they do not have the "stamp of approval". For most woodworkers, a majority of which don't wear a mask, the 99.9% filtration is perfectly acceptable.
My shop rule has always been the "three finger rule" that I picked up in high school shop. If the cut brings my hand within three fingers' breadth, I'll use a push stick. The mentioned cut did not. The camera angle does make it look closer than it appears. You do have a completely valid point with no guard on the table saw. I'll just mention that this was shot in our TV show studio, where we always have the guard removed. All TV show episodes state "Guard and riving knife removed for clarity". Probably would be a good idea to add that note to all video.
My shop rule has always been the "three finger rule" that I picked up in high school shop. If the cut brings my hand within three fingers' breadth, I'll use a push stick. The mentioned cut did not. The camera angle does make it look closer than it appears. You do have a completely valid point with no guard on the table saw. I'll just mention that this was shot in our TV show studio, where we always have the guard removed. All TV show episodes state "Guard and riving knife removed for clarity". Probably would be a good idea to add that note to all video.
@@popularwoodworking Your fingers, your choice. Just don't believe you should promote National Safety Month and miss out on the opportunity to be comprehensive. Also can't help but reply to point out the irony of a "three finger rule". What happened to the other two?
Something I heard recently that belongs in every woodworker's shop and every safety video: the absence of an accident doesn't mean safety is present. We can all improve our habits, especially where cumulative injury (ears and lungs) are concerned.
Cords: If you can't hang your cords from overhead, you can also get 'job site' plastic channels in 3ft lengths that can take multiple cables, have an anti-skip pattern on the top and form a two way ramp so you can push wheeled tools and shop carts over them, but you will probably need to go to an industrial supplier, not the local Big Box store. RZ masks: I've used one for several months - the nose clip and rivets rust and the paint flakes off, I don't know how long it will last. Also, when you buy them, there are two types of exhaust valve, the basic type comes with the mask and a better one is sold separately - get the add on valves when you buy, the original valves have a loose flapper inside that falls out and rolls away to who knows where when you try to replace the filter.
These are not NIOSH certified or approved. I wouldn't use them to safeguard my health. Only use a properly fitted respirator and ignore these paid commercials. This isn't a safety video as much as a mask commercial.
Correct, these are not NIOSH certified. However, independent testing shows they filter beyond the N95/NIOSH standard. However, they do not have the "stamp of approval". For most woodworkers, a majority of which don't wear a mask, the 99.9% filtration is perfectly acceptable.
@@popularwoodworking did they test the mask as-worn?
@@checkavilatility They forgot to invite me to the testing of the mask, so I am unsure how it was tested. I can only present the facts as I know them, which is they are not NIOSH certified, but the filtering exceeds N95 standards. And, they're comfortable.
While I like the reusable masks, that brand is not NIOSH approved. So that is no go in my work place.
Correct, these are not NIOSH certified. However, independent testing shows they filter beyond the N95/NIOSH standard. However, they do not have the "stamp of approval". For most woodworkers, a majority of which don't wear a mask, the 99.9% filtration is perfectly acceptable.
I fully agree on the last 2 but in all cases you only get full 100% seal if you shave everyday so our face is squeaky smooth .
Are those masks NIOSH certified?
Currently, the M1, M2, and M2.5 masks are not NIOSH rated.
Thanks Logan, very interesting PPE video. I always wear hearing protection, i use paper masks
Thanks for sharing this informative video.👍
At the end of the video on safety you rip a board with no guard or push stick. Table saws have eaten more fingers than any other tool.
My shop rule has always been the "three finger rule" that I picked up in high school shop. If the cut brings my hand within three fingers' breadth, I'll use a push stick. The mentioned cut did not. The camera angle does make it look closer than it appears. You do have a completely valid point with no guard on the table saw. I'll just mention that this was shot in our TV show studio, where we always have the guard removed. All TV show episodes state "Guard and riving knife removed for clarity". Probably would be a good idea to add that note to all video.
Safety video? Ending it with tablesaw use with left hand in line with blade, no push stick, no riving knife and no guards.
My shop rule has always been the "three finger rule" that I picked up in high school shop. If the cut brings my hand within three fingers' breadth, I'll use a push stick. The mentioned cut did not. The camera angle does make it look closer than it appears. You do have a completely valid point with no guard on the table saw. I'll just mention that this was shot in our TV show studio, where we always have the guard removed. All TV show episodes state "Guard and riving knife removed for clarity". Probably would be a good idea to add that note to all video.
@@popularwoodworking Your fingers, your choice. Just don't believe you should promote National Safety Month and miss out on the opportunity to be comprehensive. Also can't help but reply to point out the irony of a "three finger rule". What happened to the other two?
@@ukemaker I appreciate the sarcasm 🤣
Looks like a family member was doodling on your left arm. Gross.
Well shoot. Guess we should collaborate on the next session so that I can make sure you like them.