This hobby is SUPER dangerous....right?

[@BlackMagicCraftOfficial]

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[@3vil3lvis]

Know what chemicals you are working with, in the USA every company is required by law to provide a Material Safety Data Sheet. Most people don't have sharps containers, a two liter bottle is a cheap alternative. Stay heathy and wear a full body condom!

[@ducktape7178]

Now I’m from the south so in my opinion safety is for pussies and dumbasses, wait I’m from the south so I’m automatically a dumbass damn it

[@Anubis30224]

YOU ARE DEVELOPING WORK RELATED ASTHMA!!! YOU NEED TO WEAR YOUR RESPIRATOR WHENEVER YOU ARE WORKING WITH PAINTS AND AIRBRUSHING!!!! It's absolutely not safe to get aerosolized liquids containing polyurethates in your lungs nor on your hands!! My D&D player's thesis surrounds the study of these chemicals causing work related asthma - which once you contract WILL pass down through your genetics through the same process as allergens. While studying concentrated liquid polyurethates there was an accidental exposure and she now has extremely severe work related asthma due to those fumes. She can no longer be around: pollen, flame, resin casting, paint, air fresheners, perfumes, ANYTHING that produces inhalable particulates. She had to wear a respirator 24/7 for three years straight because of it. Only in the past year has she been able to sleep without it on. Wear your respirator and gloves, and use your range hood when airbrushing!!!

[@ProjectCambrian]

Hey man. I noticed something that might help the situation. The filter is cool and all, but even with that, theres still One Glaring remnant you May have overlooked. The FILTER that everyone can see in the top of your spray booth. Those black ribs. Every thing made chemical wise in that booth, apart paint, epoxy, whatever, stays AND Layers Up with all of it. Now even though paint dries, epoxies harden and set, they Still Affect Each Other with every new layer added. My suggestion, change the filter more frequently than you would for your furnace. Yours Kinda looks permanently installed. If not cool, if so then I'll offer the suggestion of a little upgrade so swapping out dirty filters for clean will help with the lungs as well. I offer it as a thanks for showing off the HEPA filter. My room is a basement one and my lungs arent the best. One of those might help so I'm checking it out next.

[@BlackMagicCraftOfficial]

@@ProjectCambrian the only thing on the spray booth filter is dry paint. Which should not be an issue. If it were an issue, then all of the THINGS I'VE PAINTED, would also be an issue.

[@A.Filthy.Casual]

Just a word for goggles/eye coverings: I used to do cold metal work making some costume armor, was using a cutting wheel on my Dremel rotary tool (which if anyone isn't aware spins at multiple thousands of rpm) when the wheel snagged on a metal edge and shattered. That little ceramic wheel shot a piece straight at my face at a high enough speed it left a gash in my face-shield...just imagine what that could've done to an eye if the face-shield wasn't there. EYE SAFETY IS IMPORTANT, PEOPLE! You only get one set and you don't get a second chance! (At least until medical technology advances)

[@MonkeyJedi99]

The first electronics manufacturer I worked at, the training me said I was replacing a guy who didn't like to wear safety goggles, and he had splashed hot solder flux into his eye. When he came back after some weeks off to heal, it took him about a week to get something in the other eye. So they let him go (covered his medical care, they had to by law I think) and his job became open.

[@DavidM-um2uk]

I has a grinder wheel blow up on me and a chunk of it buried itself in the center of my safety glasses over my right eye. If I hadn't been wearing them... ugh. I had that pair hanging on the wall of my garage for a while as a reminder!

[@ColonelSandersLite]

Well, you do get a second chance. You don't get a third though. Not unless you believe in that whole psychic third eye thing anyways.

[@piece1309]

As an eye care provider I approve this message

[@aroventalmav888]

I had a cousin who never saw a christmas story. I well know the need to eye protection.

[@DanaHowl]

Thank you so much for this video! I get SO MANY of these questions all the time!!! From now on I'll just be forwarding them to this video, so comprehensive!!!

[@Markovian_]

Yay! Dana Howl!

[@LaynieFingers]

Great video! Another suggestion I'd like to share: if you have long hair, then please tie it back whenever you're working with power tools! I was once working with a rotary tool to sand some polymer clay pens on a very low speed, and I thought I was in total control. Somehow the tool grabbed a piece of my waist-long hair and the tool climbed my hair fast enough to whack me in the face with enough force to give me a nasty bruise. Luckily I was wearing safety glasses, but it really drove home the fact that I could have been seriously injured. We get one body, and it's so much easier to prevent injuries than to heal them. Thanks for reminding people to be safe. ☺️

[@devildriverrule111]

This one is for real serious, I always tie my hair up because I saw a guy scalp a 10cm squared section off of his head with a power drill (wasn't even going that fast, faster probably would have hurt him less if I'm honest, like a band-aid, the faster the better). If you mix hair and machinery you're gonna have a bad time. Tying up your hair is a shitload easier than explaining the giant scarred bald spot for the rest of your life too. Getting paint in your hair sucks too.

[@cycoholic]

I remember a girl back in high school who got her long hair caught in a lathe during woodworking class. I wasn't in her class, but in one near by. We heard her screams, and then of course the ambulance coming to her aid. She nearly scalped herself, but fortunately they managed to hide most of the stitched up past her hairline. Still, it was probably a couple of months before she returned to school.

[@LaynieFingers]

@@cycoholic Omg, that's horrific. I know how lucky I am to have only gotten bruises. It's so easy to think you're in control and nothing will go wrong. I'm glad she healed well. That sounds horrific, and not just for her.

[@cycoholic]

@@LaynieFingers This was many years ago now, but I think some of the students in her class had some counseling. But I don't remember if she went back to woodwork after that.

[@metachoi2764]

Another thing to be extra careful with is the baking soda / super glue combo- be sure to keep your skin far away from both components during application! Super glue seeps around things like a ninja and if you are not careful you will have that chemical reaction take place on you rather than the intended spot. This tip brought to you by my new thumbprint.

[@FacelessMage117]

PPE is always important, I was building a model plane, started getting a headache, then my girlfriend said the whole area near my office reeked of the Glue and paints I was using. I quickly realized I hadn't even considered ventilation.

[@JennNinjakittenCootware]

I worked for several years in an environment that required various levels of chemicals to be used, even including up to a force fed source of oxygen into a mask I was wearing. Given that experience, I think this is a GREAT video on safety precautions for working with the tools and chemicals of our hobby. Only thing I would add would be how to fit the respirator to make sure it's the right one, at least for a very basic test in this case. All that takes is covering the ports the filters would hook on to and breathe in to see if the mask starts to stick to the face or if there are air leaks on the edges, and then again putting a hand over the exhalation part and blowing out, again to check for air leaks. The chemicals in our hobby aren't as dangerous as what I worked with, but still valuable information to know when wearing a respirator in general

[@Varadiio]

Having been trained with gas masks a long time ago, I forget to mention that part, it's just natural at this point. It's not enough to wear a mask, it has to make a seal. If you have facial hair it's extra important that you check the seal. It might be uncomfortably tight, but that's far better than wearing a useless mask.

[@adriantomkinson149]

@@Varadiio too true when i worked in the chemical industry our company had a policy of no beards.

[@jackjackson1157]

make sure to check the breathing in second to avoid accidentally unsealing with the breathe-out check

[@JennNinjakittenCootware]

@@jackjackson1157 Good point.

[@jackjackson1157]

@@JennNinjakittenCootware Thanks! I learned it in the military... they REALLY gotta get it right when dealing with breathing stuff in! :D HAHA

[@WilSisney]

One of the best personal protective device purchases I've made for this hobby was a cheap pair of cut-resistant gloves. I don't usually need it, but wearing one on my non-dominant hand when I have to texture up a mountain of XPS foam with an X-ACTO blade has saved me from absent-minded cuts.

[@jgmrequel]

Even a fingerless cut protection sleeve that covers the palms helps soo much

[@tinascratch]

YES to cut-resistant gloves. I started using them when I worked in a kitchen and then got one for crafting.

[@georgecolwill5314]

Wil Sisney definitely the best bit of Poe I’ve ever got

[@bordenfleetwood5773]

Good advice! I'd also like to recommend offhand dexterity exercises for anyone who's serious about this kind of hobby work. It's mostly just repetitive hand motions that trains your brain to recognize where the hand and fingers are in space. They're easy, can be done almost anywhere, and really helps when you're trying to make an awkward cut.

[@awesomemanlikeaboss]

You are such a dad. I love it!

[@BlackMagicCraftOfficial]

Thanks slugger!

[@Vanye111]

As always, well spoken and good safety tips. I hadn't thought about the plaster dust, but thankfully I haven't worked much with it.

[@jefferymartens6303]

Your past is the trades really shows through, and I love it. Finally a safety video that doesn't make me fall asleep, and wasn't written by someone with no experience in what they're talking about lol.

[@nubbetudde8922]

The knowledge how to use a sharp instrument is bought with pain and blood.

[@brotkannschimmelnwaskannst604]

Iam model builder since i can remember. Now iam craftsman and used from scalpelblades to excavatorjackhammers nearly ever tol you can imagine. No matter how carefully you handle a Tool there is always a chance to hurt your self or other poeple with it. Thats The risk of life.

[@bordenfleetwood5773]

@@jeremiahbachmann3901 - To a point. If you work with razor sharp blades for long enough, eventually you'll make a mistake, or slip, or just not pay attention for a second or two at a critical moment. I've been a leathercrafter for around eight years, and have only had five or six cuts in that time. I'm *extremely* careful, and have a good understanding of edge alignment and blade polish, but it still happens... Eventually.

[@notreallydavid]

My thumb still bears a cut-mark from 1978.

[@notreallydavid]

Nitrile gloves also useful if you have a furry friend who's in the habit of eating food.

[@lashleynationallibrary5695]

Blood for the blood god, thumbs for the thumb throne.

[@MonkeyJedi99]

The most important thing about knife safety: Use a sharp blade! A dull blade can lead to forcing the cut, and if/when you slip the injury could be deeper. I actually re-sharpen my Olfa blades pretty regularly. Just a quick re-whetting and the cuts get easier. - Also a cut from a sharp blade can heal with less scarring than one from a dull blade. Not that I am advocating cutting yourself. GAH! Edit! Thank you for this video, and for sharing you skills and creativity with us all.

[@bordenfleetwood5773]

Another useful tool is a strop. Doesn't have to be leather, either; glue some posterboard to a block of wood and put some jeweler's rouge on it. It'll work just as well. And one block of rouge will last you literally years. Just strop the blade before each use, one pass usually is sufficient, and the edge on any blade will last much, much longer.

[@MonkeyJedi99]

@@bordenfleetwood5773 Great tip!

[@statesrights01]

spot on... I was going to say the same thing

[@neuralkernel]

Double check your fingertips aren't poking over the edge of your metal ruler before cutting along it!

[@MonkeyJedi99]

That is a corollary of knife safety. Be aware of your self and surroundings.

[@farmazonlost]

They are not. Not anymore.

[@vincentmuyo]

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[@theladyamalthea]

Yes!! I was going to say this as well! I used to work in the production side of a graphic design company, and we were always trimming things with utility knives and metal straightedges. When I was hired, my boss warned me that both she and another employee had cut pieces of their thumbs right off by having it accidentally sticking out a bit over the ruler edge. Sure enough, a few months into the job, I did it, too. VERY PAINFUL!! The chunk of flesh did grow back, but I cringe inwardly whenever I make cuts like that now, and I ALWAYS double-check that my fingers and thumbs are safe!

[@mastergeebo]

I use an empty pill bottle for spent blades. I like that the lid locks closed and it's a thick enough plastic to not worry about points protruding.

[@wolfling_conceptions415]

I was so thankful I was using safety glasses just using super glue the other day my glue got plugged and had lightly squeezed it and it would have sprayed me right in the eye so now I wear my safety glasses even doing basic hobbying

[@Born_Stellar]

when I was a kid i glued my eyelid to my eyebrow. Not exactly catastrophic but it sucks to not be able to blink! lol

[@jackhelm9852]

I did not realize the issues with latex gloves. Good vid.

[@BlackMagicCraftOfficial]

Yup, the development of latex allergies is a serious organizational problem in the medical field.

[@WilSisney]

@@BlackMagicCraftOfficial And several types of resin can permeate and rip latex gloves, which is why all the resin companies (like Smooth-On) suggest using only Nitrile gloves instead.

[@marclytle644]

I am a janitor, and I pushed for us to get away from latex and vinyl gloves. The vinyl ones did not stretch and would break if your hands were slightly sweaty. The rubber ones I started to itch when wearing them. Nitrial gloves though, love them.

[@rowdywizard2071]

My mom is allergic to latex and it will give her burns and boils if its on her skin too long. She had to get fully cloth masks when we had to start wearing them. It can become very serious

[@Tatti12321]

@@BlackMagicCraftOfficial I can attest to this. Some of my teaching nurses can't practice because he didn't moisturise enough between alcohol sanitizers.

[@manikzag]

"I'm not a health and safety expert" but... That made me chuckle, you've definitely dealt with some slightly dodgy contractors in your time

[@JCinLapel]

I am so glad you are speaking out on the lung issues. I have had lung scaring from that cause my lung functions to he half what it should be for my age and low enough to scare nurses as they wonder how I walk with pulling an O2 tank. I learned what i am taling about from a leading Pulmonary Rehabilitation center in Indiana. All the things that you are wearing a mask for does cause lung scaring that will lower your O2 intake and make your lungs to not expand or contact the same. I know part of my was pre existing but a lot is also environmental. Also remember the littlest around you their lungs can not develop the same if they have any lung scaring.

[@BlackMagicCraftOfficial]

If 2020 hasn’t been a wake up call for people to do everything they can to keep their lungs strong and healthy I don’t know what would be.

[@simarshall2474]

Been in the hobby for going on thirty years and you convinced me to finally buy a respirator. I always spray outside or in the garage, but recently started using my airbrush and it kicks out a surprising amount of particles. I'm also now eyeing my hotwire cutter with suspicion...

[@alcovitch]

I tend to get shot down when pointing this out on some of the facebook groups. Seems people think stepping outside is all that it takes to magically evaporate particle board/MDF dust and other nasties.

[@c4darkmane616]

I sliced through the top of my finger, converting a Dark angel, the nurse used super glue to stick back on, I'll probably just glue it myself next time.

[@inspirationforge4578]

yup when im not crazy gluing my fingers by mistake I have crazy glued a few slices back on - not sure about the toxicity of the glue though... this was awhile a go so consult dr. Google :)

[@Born_Stellar]

@@inspirationforge4578 its fine, as the superglue hardens in contact with water so it can't do anything chemically to you, it would just harden first. They use superglue in kitchens when they get cuts because bandaids don't work when your cooking.

[@inspirationforge4578]

@@Born_Stellar thanks appreciate the info - nice to know i haven't been poisoning myself slowly cut by cut :)

[@TheCinderfang]

Iirc super glue was meant for medical use when it was developed but I'm fuzzy on details admittedly

[@c4darkmane616]

@@TheCinderfang yep during Vietnam i think

[@rickershomesteadahobbyfarm3291]

I’m glad that you included the portion about the spray booth. I normally do it outside but it’s difficult to do when the wind is blowing. I’m going to go check out the video about the spray booth build right now.

[@iansharp1543]

This is a very well-timed video. With resin 3D printing exploding in popularity, it's important for people to remember that while the wet resin is bad, the dust from sanding the cured resin isn't great either. I did just some very minor sanding yesterday for just a few minutes, and I thought I could skip the mask, but I felt nauseous all night last night. This isn't the first time, so I know the culprit. Definitely using these links and stocking up before I do anything else like that.

[@bordenfleetwood5773]

Great. Presentation. You speak as a competent tradesman who understands the difficulties of not having a prepared jobsite to work in. What to consider, what's ideal, how to get there, and what are the options if the ideal isn't feasible for whatever reason. And most importantly, *why* safety is paramount in any production environment. I'll be sharing this with anyone who has questions about hobby or workshop safety.

[@forgotn42]

I started off in the automotive restoration field and did a lot of painting. Gloves were a mandatory part of our PPE (along with a full suit, safety glasses, and either a respirator or a full hood with an air line) when painting a car. When I was learning, I was taught that the chemicals in automotive paint are harsh enough that they can poison your body over time. People have died due to prolonged chemical absorption.

[@Justin-bk2kh]

Can we talk about the dedication of that opening! He even put on the under gloves with the heavy cut gloves! That’s some hazmat level safety speaking from experience!

[@vincentmuyo]

I throw blades in the metal recycling bin and usually don't push garbage together. YMMV regarding some safety tips here - just make sure you do things in a way that means you will be reasonably safe even when you screw up (through thoughtlessness, being half asleep, distracted, etc). And yes, I do mean *when*.

[@FacelessMage117]

Meanwhile, I am here waiting on a Miniac, Black Magic Craft, and Jazza mini paint off.

[@garenosborn]

My solution for disposal of blades and sewing machine needles is to get a small empty pill bottle and put them in, fill it with wood glue when it gets close to being full and throw it away once the glue is set.

[@nekrataali]

I had some scarring from when some super glue rolled down my left arm right as I hit it with zip kicker. Chemical burns are no joke and I won't handle that stuff ever again without protection. Can't imagine people who use resin bareback.

[@Born_Stellar]

super glue? really? I don't use an activator but normal superglue just hardens in contact with water, or your skin if you get it on there. I routinely get the stuff on my fingers and it just peels off a little later.

[@Telidian]

Just one tip, for blade disposal. If you don't have a box to collect the blades, you can push it into completley a chunk of foam or foamcore, then throw it in the trash.

[@valbourne1797]

best safty lesson I got was nearly severing the pad of a finger when I was absentmindedly cutting towards myself. Ive never been absent minded while cutting since. It really only takes one emergancy room doctor telling you you're lucky to have threaded the needle between the nerve and the tendon before you realize that a lot more can go wrong then just a painful cut.

[@defthammer]

I find empty metal coffee cans to be helpful. RE: Used blades - I cut a slot in the plastic lid and when a blade is done, I drop through the slot. Some day, when the can is full (I've had the same can for 5 years now), I'll tape it up tightly and dispose. I'll also use a can for disposing of excess paint and thinners. I'll fill a coffee can half way with kitty litter and when I'm done cleaning my airbrush etc, I'll dump it in the can. Hey...if the stuff is good enough for storing atomic waste, it should be fine for a little lacquer thinner. And, as always - thank you for a great video.

[@MistImp1]

Quite often you have more control cutting towards yourself. My worst injuries were cutting away from myself. It’s really all about being careful and using the right tool.

[@Atrianpaul]

If you want to upgrade the Safety of your spry booth, can add a cristal or pexiglass to the upper half of the booth's front that way the paint dust will do not go in the room and give more time to the booth to vent. This is what we use on chemical lab to vent out toxic or corrosive gas or vapors. Also if you had solvent is a good call stored in the spry booth or in a place with good ventilation, because the cap of the bottle are not perfectly hermetic so the slowly will evaporated to the ambient.

[@jaraii442]

I appreciate you taking the time to make such a straightforward video covering safety in our hobby, it was very informative and fairly thorough. Thank you!

[@uriance88]

Solid, informative - awesome. Only thing I would add is, depending on the power tool being used, hearing protection might also be a good idea. I totally needed this video 35+ years ago as a kid painting scale models using testors enamels and thinner . . . so much easier now with acrylics

[@Born_Stellar]

haha yeah as a little kid i used paint thinner and testors enamel all the time, now I just have water based acrylics.

[@therealsulaco]

The firm I used to work for we did a lot of sample boards, foam cutting, and tiling of large printed files, and we burned through a *lot* of blades. What I'd do it keep a scrap of foamcore around and I'd stick the blades into the edges, completely burying them. Once it was fairly full I'd run a few layers of masking tape around the edge and toss it. It's not as secure as sharps container but you'd really have to make an effort to hurt yourself with it.

[@LukeSteichen]

Thanks for the super informative video Jeremy! One thing I would add that isn't PPE related per se but is still important is taking care of your skin. Hobby stuff tends to dry out and damage skin, and even wearing gloves for too long can be bad for sensitive skin. Appropriate soaps and good lotion can do wonders for gnarly crafters hands.

[@JCinLapel]

I dont have the paperwork anymore but one of the first things they tell you in Pulmonary physical therapy is to get rid of using any foam you own the gas trapped in the form is not pure CO2 it is mixed with partially solidified foam that get off gassed over time. this is increased if not sealed and increase when cut or heated. All foams off gas.

[@davesweirdproject]

Good stuff! You clearly care about the community here. Thank you!

[@neonGawdzilla]

You're a really good dude... dude. I'm really glad I came across this channel a few months ago, and you've proven to be not only an excellent teacher, but a good human. Thanks dude.

[@aarongray7966]

Only thing I would add is if you are using an FDM 3D printer you would want a set of heavier gloves when removing supports as they can be far more difficult to remove that resin supports. Having your chisle or screwdriver pop out and hit your hand on a stubborn support is pain, protect them hands! Great video as always Jeremy!

[@Berserkerworks]

I appreciate someone with a construction background talking about saftey in the hobby. You bring some good, practical knowledge to something alot of people seem get alot of misinformation on. And that all in PPE foam cutting clip had me laughing :D

[@kennethyoung141]

Thank you for the video. I always say if you are not sure,better safe than sorry. Take breaks for fresher air and hydrate.

[@Toivo1066]

Fantastic video. Thank you for sharing all that. I think this should be one of the first videos people watch when they're getting into the hobby. I watch your KZbin channel every week but I think this was a really important video

[@TheDornsFist]

Once again a great contribution to our beloved hobby. Thanks!

[@Kleion_RFB]

One other tip - If you're like me and don't go through blades often enough to need a dedicated blade disposal, it's still a good idea to put the blade into the edge of a scrap piece of foamcore or corrugated cardboard. It'll prevent accidental cuts and will prevent the blade from slicing up your garbage bags. Some older houses have a razor blade disposal in the bathroom that just dumps them into the wall, which may be a solution for you too, if you have one and don't mind it being someone else's problem in the future..

[@Tabletop_Crafting_Cave]

Awesome! So many ppl underestimate the dangers of this hobby! Me included... very ill before started this hobby and damn... learned a lot thanks to you! time to grab some gear :)

[@jaypepper3221]

I'm so glad you talk about it! So many times KZbinrs only focus on "how to do it" and not on how to keep you safe while working on your projects... Learned it the hard way... Thank you for always giving us good pieces of advices that keeps us growing and thinking about the safety of your community!

[@ericroy8335]

Great Safety PSA! Thanks for taking the time to put this together!

[@vascotoys]

Thank you so much for this video. Very important information.

[@dfw_sleepypillz1007]

Thanks for making this video, man. Your influence runs wide and deep since the good ole days back when you were making old basic black wash before ya started showing proxxons. I was there, on the other side of the fourth wall, watching, and learning. Half of the fun in your videos is waiting to see if you cut off a finger now though - always great content. Rock on, J - thanks again!

[@rjsfrog]

As a person who had a thumbnail go across his cornea... Listen to this man he speaks the truth. In the words of Norm Abram..There is no more important safety tool than safety glasses

[@Velcraft]

One of the most-used products in this hobbyspace is cyanoacrylate superglue. Harmless most of the time, this chemical coctail can become very hazardous when combined with other materials. Polystyrene can vaporise from contact with it, and curing it with sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) creates an immense amount of heat. Always think of chemical reactions before acting on a whim, and be ready to take something outside if there's an unknown or catalytic reaction. Breathing in any kind of aerosol is worse than not doing so.

[@Nat1videos]

I was literally just talking to my neighbour about this today... I was using my dremel outside carving a stone. She saw I wasn't wearing glasses and brought me out a pair. But they steam up when you breath through your nose.

[@The_Bat]

It looks ridiculous but, fold a sheet of kitchen towel or tissue into a 2cm wide strip and brace it on the bridge of your nose under the rim of the glasses. (Tear width to suit). No more steaming up.

[@Nat1videos]

@@The_Bat Ah cool, thanks for the tip !!

[@bordenfleetwood5773]

Another option is shaving cream. You'll need to experiment with the amount (lenses and creams are all different), but you can rub it on the inside of the lenses to make an anti-fog layer.

[@Nat1videos]

@@bordenfleetwood5773 Really ? Sounds like a practical joke hahaha

[@bordenfleetwood5773]

@@Nat1videos - It does, doesn't it? But that's what a bunch of surgeons and nurses were swearing by a few months back. It doesn't last as long as an actual anti-fog spray (just a few days), but it works.

[@LordOOTFD]

I got hit in the eye by a flying piece from a new resin print, ALWAYS wear eye protection when clipping resin prints; especially if they are contaminated with liquid resin. I rinsed my eye off which was miserable but I haven't had any long term effects. I'm not going to forget that lesson, I hope others don't repeat my mistake.

[@willm59]

Throwing away blade safety tip - take a bit of masking tape and wrap it before tossing in the trash.. Always have masking tape handy in a hobby station.

[@h.j.peters.2891]

just over 2 mins in and you said the most important thing. use the right tool for the right task.

[@RedBairnMedia]

Hearing a non Brit say bugger is always a highlight. Top video sir.

[@nairobie755]

As someone who has had my eyes scraped because of not wearing safety glasses(rust from under a car), I can highly recommend wearing safety glasses.

[@janrei7292]

That's a really good video, and especially for someone like you, who spends so much time working with these tools/materials, its pretty admirable that you invested so much in safety. Personally I am an idiot and haven't considered most of these tips, but you got me thinking that maybe i should take it a bit more seriously. I guess my future self will be thankfull to you.

[@AvoidTheCadaver]

Given that the hobby produces a lot of scrap material, wearing the right clothes or an apron is a very good idea. I work in Fibre optics and a nylon dust coat is compulsory PPE both to prevent dust transferring from regular clothes and also prevent shards getting lodged in your own cloths.

[@bkmaxfield5113]

Those hepa filters are great. We've been smoked in for three days (Oregon). When the air filters are on we barely smell smoke. when they're off, smoke smell.

[@craigbryant9925]

Knives. As a chef, I agree with what you say about cutting. We spent the first 2 full weeks on knife safety before we did anything else and if you're using the correct tool in the proper condition (blunt blades are much more dangerous than sharp blades). When doing fine cutting work, you have much more control gripping it as close to the blade as possible and cutting towards yourself. Fans. Sometimes i dont like a fan blowing directly on me so what I'll do is have the fan directly next to the work piece, between me and the window so that the fan sucks any vapors/powders away from me instead.

[@plasticbutcher]

Awesome advice, I've had fiberglass inhalation and it's not fun 20+ yrs later and my breathing is getting worse, thank you for all the great videos and especially this health and safety vid, Rick B aka Plastic butcher

[@markfergerson2145]

Good information here. I'll add that HEPA filters usually cannot be cleaned and reused and should be replaced per labeling. If a HEPA filter is too expensive look into one of the "ionic breeze"-type products. They use maybe five watts of power so you can leave them running 24-7-365. They make a real difference in air quality even in large rooms with poor ventilation. They also need occasional cleaning, and some have filters that need replacing but they don't cost as much. Activated carbon/charcoal catches not just smells but a lot of organic solvents like those from paint and varnish, and also some that evolve from cutting plastic and such. Not all of it but some of it. They need replacing too because when it's saturated, it does nothing. About our lungs- if you don't smoke, they slowly push out small stuff lie dust and pollen. Not plaster dust and chemicals though, those stay permanently or go into your bloodstream. You really don't want to reduce your lung capacity-trust me on that. I used to wear glasses full-time until I got my cataracts fixed, so now I have to remember to put safety glasses on. Fortunately they don't bother me like they do dome people with good eyes, but please people, PROTECT YOUR EYES!

[@bahasainggeris7884]

As a doctorally prepared nurse practitioner (and former firefighter with a degree in chemistry) I can state that Styrofoam at room temperature is generally safe, but when melted, it forms benzenes which are carcinogenic (cause cancer). Wearing an adequate respirator is smart. Also, I'd suggest washing hands after any project as we rarely are cognizant of everything we touch as we work.

[@smoessmee]

Very handy for everyone, even those of us who do most of it right, it's good to be reminded. Only thing extra I use gloves for is when handling plaster (in powder form) or grout, I find it really dries the skin out and I end up having the lines in my fingerprints splitting apart from it. It's a really nasty one, especially when doing other stuff later like chopping garlic or chillis and takes an age to heal as it's impossible to not use your fingers for a few days.

[@thedollardm4672]

One thing I thought of: if you use a lot of UV cure resin, switch to sunglasses for that stage! Long term UV exposure really messes up your eyea.

[@AmongRocks]

Thank you, a very needed video. Maybe do a feature every year? Like a safety savvy september, so that new viewers get a push to buy safety equipment.

[@robertdeelen6685]

One thing to the eye safety: get those safety goggles! even if you are wearing glasses, they dont cover enough, you dont want to ruin them and there are fairly cheap safety goggles which fit over your glasses. Since I have them I normally use my lab safty glasses I bought while studying biology at the university and they were cheap and work great.

[@totalanimalsoup]

THANK YOU MR BLACK MAGIC CRAFT!!!!!!!!! I study theatrical prop making at school and because of that, i've had safety practices drilled into my head (in fact i was require to take an entire course on safe working classes). a lot of people underestimate the importance of safety. It's really important for 'big names' in creator spaces to be well informed and telling their followers about safety!!!! I see so many people doing dangerous things (especially young makers on tiktok) sharing their work processes, where they aren't taking the correct precautions and it makes me super upset. (i am v passionate about safety!!!)

[@MyklCarlton]

Excellent piece Jeremy! Not entirely relevant, but wearing a dust mask while gardening is a good idea, especially when using bags of potting mix or whatever. Not just fine particulates but also potentially some fairly aggressive microorganisms lurk within. When I'm removing mold lines I tend to hold the blade almost perpendicular to the mini surface. Avoids the chance that a slip will damage the model or my fingers.

[@Sammy6751]

Great video! I wanted to add that when cutting minis or terrain. You can use a kitchen cutting glove. I've worked in many restaurants and I've seen many crazy cuts on hands and in hobby benches as well. A kitchen cutting glove has saved my skin many times specially when cutting towards your self when...I guess you have too lol. But yes my fellow hobbyist get one you won't regret it 😊👍

[@gomez9949]

I've had inflammation feeling in nose with just acrylic painting so it wouldn't surprise me that just years of fumes in one room has lead to sensitivity reactions.

[@absolutmauser]

I use a safety razor for shaving and use the little box they come in for both the used razor blades and used Xacto blades. 👍

[@yellaturd]

I found scalpel type hobby knives to never really be safe enough when working with minis so I made the shift to a set of tiny files and a sanding sponge. Far easier and gives me a better result. I need to start wearing a mask though, breathing in plastics and paints are obviously not good ideas.

[@XxSTOZZYxX]

Acrylics - wear mask Solvents - mask and vent Also, do not worry about inline fans vs blowers, at all. I use a Dayton shaded pole, and while nice (quiet, high CFM, etc) is NOT explosion proof. A lot of people think they are, and they're not. Grainger even says it on their page. The amount of vapor you'd have to dump into your vent to reach LEL is way higher than anybody in this hobby should remotely be approaching. Don't take my word as gospel, do the research, I did, but I don't worry at all now. A lot of peace of mind knowing myself.

[@johnboulton1109]

Great to have a “no nonsense” reminder of safety when doing hobbies. Thanks 😊

[@oniswdbs]

I glue my razors to the bottom of terrain before I attach two pieces together to add weight. I will also pour half of a cast and then put some of them in the middle of it and then finish the cast again to add weight. Plus it keeps the razor blades out of the trash all together.

[@BlackMagicCraftOfficial]

I like it!

[@YGOrochi]

As a miniature painter, focusing on models, not terrain, cutting towards myself just comes with the job, removing flash from a spru or a mini requires a lot of precision as to not accidentally take a huge chunk out of the detail on the piece. That said I have been doing this for some 20+ years and by this point, I have sliced my fingers more times than I can count and as a "consequence" so to speak is that my thumbs now have leather like consistency and are now near impossible to cut, much like a guitarists finger tips.

[@figgusx2196]

The lesson about cutting away from yourself is one you only take seriously after doing it and cutting yourself too many times

[@DavidM-um2uk]

There are charts online you can access that show how effective various gloves are against various chemicals. I'm a chemist so I deal with a lot worse than hobby stuff, I need to know these things lol.

[@Ghilliedude3]

Painting minis with nitrile gloves can help keep the paint from being rubbed off if you have sweaty hands like I do

[@anonhannn]

Really love your style, super informative video as well!. I've been considering backing you up on Patreon as well!

[@Ruinstad694]

something that works well for old knife blades i've found is folding it into a square of painters tape before throwing it away keeps any hard edges cutting the bag its in or anything else.

[@mattkent1958]

This video is REALLY important, we definitely need more talk about safety in our hobby

[@allenkitching6902]

Dust in the lungs is not a small matter. Doesn’t matter if the substance is completely inert, the buildup of dust damages the lungs. Anyone from a mining town can tell you about Pneumoconiosis. Great video, lots of sensible precautions. Please, let’s all encourage younger crafters to start sensibly.

[@spectralent]

Not a doctor but a medical scientist but you're half-right about paint on your hands; it's not (usually) possible for paint to get into your blood because your skin's actually pretty impermeable (the glaborous skin, the stuff that goes wrinkly when wet, actually relies on nervous signals rather than just absorbing water). It is, however, possible for the metals that provide pigment in paint to get stuck to your skin cells and cause allergic reactions or inflammation over time (though with most commercial acrylics you'd be unlucky). Similarly, the body removes most non-degradable inhalants through the "sweeping" lung cells do, but while they're present they cause inflammation, which you don't want. All very nitpicky, good video. I do share your frustrations with finding hard evidence on what the actual risks of chemicals are but often you're lucky if you find stuff on industrial hazards let alone hobby materials.

[@TheSalemCrow]

I use a pair of dense leather work gloves when I'm cutting foam, just to make sure the knife can't pierce flesh if I slip, as I have done it before. It might make dexterity a little more difficult, but I prefer the safety over the simple ease and risk of not having the protection.

[@bajojohn]

There are leather finger guards for woodcarving. They are like $2, if you are worried about it.

[@metajock]

Good one. Since I live in Wisconsin, I work in the closed basement six or seven months out of the year. Need to get some real vents down here. Thx.

[@jezeski2011]

+1 for another Wisconsinite! Woohoo!!

[@Neophoia]

Having friends that has been ignoring wearing proper masks when using glues like E6000, and almost ending up in hospital because of the fumes... I never understand when somebody says to ignore wearing proper protection when working. I use a lot of thermoplastics when making cosplays, and considering that I am literary adding heat to plastic and making it melt (ok "soften", but yeah it's melting. don't trick yourself into thinking you aren't melting that plastic.)... really don't want to inhale those fumes. same goes when working with foam and heat, wear the protection. I've also, because it's an option for me, gotten into the habit of making sure to let somebody else in the household know when I'm using power tools that involve cutting. having nerv damage that sometimes makes my hands spasm and just release what I'm holding makes using them come with extra risks (so glad that they all have a trigger that needs to be held down for them to be on), but having dropped rotary tools on multiple occasions and been glad I was wearing proper protection (like workboots, as well as pants that cover entire legs).

[@chabot5257]

Got some fine metal dust in my eye cleaning the vent of welding shop as a student. It hurts A LOT, but I was lucky and the scratch doesn't affect my sight. I was wearing standard safety glasses but should have used more closed ones. Stay safe and wear the appropriate equipment for your work!

[@ernestvenn8291]

Here's a safety tip from an old lithographer, tape the part of the blade your snapping off.

[@dakel20]

The medical effects of inhaling plaster is generally called silicosis, which is pretty horrifying.

[@mpaul236]

Really all common sense, but thanks for the vid. What is common sense for some might not be for others so it’s good to see stuff like this to help keep the community safe!

[@tombell9578]

You didn't mention the fire risk of the in-line fan, although I think you did talk about it when you built the spray booth. Granted, it's only an issue if your spraying certain materials, but something folks should be aware of.