Static field route #3

What do I do when forgetting gloves/eye protection before cutting sharp metal?

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Stop before cutting. Gloves and eye protection go on before the blade hits metal, not after the first sharp offcut lands.

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Field checklist

Put on cut-resistant gloves and approved eye protection.
Check who is below or beside the cut.
Control the offcut before it falls or twists.
Use the right snips/shear/grinder for the material.
Ask if the cut needs a face shield, dust control, or hot-work control.

Ask foreman

What PPE and cutting method do you want for this material?

Do not

Do not cut sharp sheet metal bare-handed or without eye protection.

Why it matters

Thin sheet metal can slice hands fast, and chips/offcuts do not care that it was supposed to be a quick cut.

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