How do I prevent metal shavings from getting in my eyes when drilling overhead?

Wear tight-fitting, foam-lined safety glasses or a full-face shield. The Cup Trick: Punch the drill bit through the bottom of a disposable plastic or paper cup before inserting it into the chuck. The cup acts as an overhead catch basin for the hot metal spirals falling down.

['Wear tight-fitting, foam-lined safety glasses or a full-face shield. The Cup Trick: Punch the drill bit through the bottom of a disposable plastic or paper cup before inserting it into the chuck. The cup acts as an overhead catch basin for the hot metal spirals falling down.']

Stop if

• Use this as training guidance. The foreman, approved drawings, project specs, manufacturer installation instructions, employer safety policy, and AHJ/code requirements always control the final answer.

Steps

• Wear tight-fitting, foam-lined safety glasses or a full-face shield. The Cup Trick: Punch the drill bit through the bottom of a disposable plastic or paper cup before inserting it...

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