Always use proper safety gear, such as:

 

• Gloves, preferably professional Kevlar Gloves as they provide the needed additional safety and ensure that you have got both hands when you finish the job
• Pair of Safety shoes that are not only tough but rugged as well. Shoes may not be the first concern for many operators and that's the big mistake many users make. Shoes bear as much importance as any gloves and safety glasses.
• Safety glasses or preferably Visors. While glasses would do the job just fine, visors ensure the safety of the complete facial area boosting your confidence and keeping you intact.