SFTY 410 – Metalworking equipment presents many of the same physical hazards

Metalworking equipment presents many of the same physical hazards as woodworking equipment, so measures like blade guards and hearing protection are required for both.1) What are some of the health hazard differences you might find when machining metals vs. wood and how personnel can be protected? In your answer, add an example from from research.2) Explain the point of operation guarding options for a “metal shears”, and then, from the operator’s viewpoint, state what guarding method you would prefer, and why.