>This is a good set of posts for me to read as I am preparing to start on my next s&g boat. I am very concerned about developing a reaction to epoxy. I would hate to have to give up building.

The one thing I have not seen mentioned here is a barrier cream. I bought some a while back and slather it on up to my elbows and put gloves on over that. Anyone else try this stuff? It is disgusting and must be washed off with hot water and soap later. If it keeps me from getting sensitized it will be worth it. Also dont forget the respirator while sanding!!

Thanks for your motivating safety reminders. I think I will print some of these posts and tack them up in the shop next to the gloves and respirator for motivation

Mike

______________________________________ I was sure I had exsema on my right hand. I used hydrocortizone for a
> while but it didn't help.

> I gave up, & today I went to the doctor. he said it's because of some
> chemicals I work with & gave me some kind of ointment.

> I work with solvents regularly, but I always use gloves. plus, business
> are slow & I didn't touched solvents for few months now.

> so I thought & thought & thought, & I got to the epoxy. I do
> use gloves with epoxy, but few times I got a little epoxy on my hand when
> the gloves teared.

> well..... it's not as exotic as loosing your fingertip on a saw, (Marcelo)
> but you all should still make sure you use gloves.

> erez