Many of the materials we use in building rockets need to be handled carefully. This video goes through some of the potential safety hazards and how to protect yourself (running time 12m).
Here are links to more information about various hazards and tools discussed:
- silicosis (Wikipedia)
- HEPA filters (Wikipedia)
- respirators (Wikipedia)
- PAPR (3M)
- isocyanates (CDC)
- VOCs (EPA)