Dust Masks and other protection

[paul24dual]

Do you guys always where dust masks when woodworking and what other protection do you use?

Cheers

 

[carlb40]

I use a 3m half mask with these
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/251415125471? ... 1423.l2649
Plus ear defenders.

Gets a tad noisy in my shop when i have my thicknesser and extractor running. Both have brush motors

 

[lanemaux]

At the risk of sounding smug , this is just the reason that I use hand tools as much as I do. With high speed spinny things it is best to go with the Norm's prayer, always read , understand and follow the instructions , and don't forget to use the proper safety equipment , especially safety glasses. Dust protection is a matter of safety, just long term rather than short.
That said , a hand plane , Wagner and a beer (one mind you) are a very relaxing shop combo.

 

[Grahamshed]

I dont.
Beginning to wish I did.
I have a reasonably good extractor system I hook up to the tools, and a biggish extractor fan pulling dust laden air out of the workshop,and a micro clean ar filter,,,,,,
But beginning to get problems with a permanently bunged up nose and seriously looking at the airshield and other similar masks.

 

[MMUK]

Depends on what I'm doing but my PPE cupboard generally consists of:

Safety glasses (I also have prescription ones)
Ear plugs
Ear defenders
Disposible masks, valved fold flat type
Latex gloves
Rigger gloves
Extra grippy gloves
Welding gauntlets
Welding apron
Face shield
-ve pressure rspiratory mask
+ve pressure respiratory mask
Huge first aid kit

 

[mseries]

I use the same arrangement as carlb40: 3M 6000 series half mask with P3 filters, ear defenders, goggles/glasses.

 

[wallace]

All machines have extraction, microclean and big clark air purifier then I use a 3m dustmaster

 

[wizard]

I open the window

 

[paul24dual]

Are these any good for fine dusts?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/10-Disposable ... 5aed6b9f8c

Also stupid question but how many times can you use them before throwing?

 

[carlb40]

They are ok for general use. I use those on site if i'm required to wear a mask. However they still let dust in as they don't / can't seal around your face too well.

The 3m masks seal completely, unless you have a beard. You can get them quite cheap if you wait.

This is the small.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3M-6000-Serie ... 2a3541150d

I went by the wood whisperers sizing and got the same size as him and it fits perfectly.

http://www.thewoodwhisperer.com/videos/dust-in-time/

 

[Vic Perrin]

I have a decent dust extraction system and a micro filtration system but still wear a Trend Airshield Pro.

I used to work in the mining industry and have seen first hand the awful effects of an airborne dust disease

 

[paul24dual]

and you would always wear a mask even when just scroll sawing etc?

 

[Baldhead]

I don't use any ear plugs or ear defenders, simply because I don't need to, I just take my hearing aids out, I can't hear a bloody thing then! There's a lesson to be learnt there.

Baldhead

 

[carlb40]

and you would always wear a mask even when just scroll sawing etc?

Doesn't scroll saw produce fine dust?

 

[Vic Perrin]

and you would always wear a mask even when just scroll sawing etc?

I wear protection in relation to the risk. If I was turning wet wood then I would not wear protection as I am not producing any dust. I have never used a scroll saw so I do not know how much dust is produced it is not just only the amount of dust that is being created, the type of dust you are creating is an important factor eg MDF can be very harmful along with many of the exotic hardwoods.

For me it comes down to commonsence, if I can see dust in the air or even suspect it, I will protect myself against it. I don't want to end up like my deceased father and many of my ex work colleagues on an oxygen bottle for the last days of my life.

 

[paul24dual]

How many times can you use these before replacing?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/251415125471? ... 1423.l2649

 

[Vic Perrin]

How many times can you use these before replacing?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/251415125471? ... 1423.l2649

This is not the type of filter that you require for wood dusts

Have a look at this link

http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/wis14.pdf

 

[carlb40]

How many times can you use these before replacing?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/251415125471? ... 1423.l2649

This is not the type of filter that you require for wood dusts

Have a look at this link

http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/wis14.pdf

It is? It's a P3 filter which is good enough for use with all woods and mdf according to that pdf.

 

[Vic Perrin]

How many times can you use these before replacing?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/251415125471? ... 1423.l2649

This is not the type of filter that you require for wood dusts

Have a look at this link

http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/wis14.pdf

It is? It's a P3 filter which is good enough for use with all woods and mdf according to that pdf.

Whoops didn't notice that, just seen acid and organic vapours

 

[carlb40]

It is one of the reasons i get those type, so i have protection against dust and if needed fumes.