Years of power tool shopping for Father’s Days past have probably yielded your dad a garage full of gadgets. This year, give him the tools he needs to use his stockpile safely.

For table saws and other large tools, give your dad a motor safety switch with a large “stop” paddle or switch. It allows him to use his hip or foot to immediately cut power to the tool without removing a hand from the work piece. This will help him keep his work safe and steady. The switch easily mounts to most 120-volt machinery.

If he spends full weekend days near his workbench, pick a pair of supportive steel-toed boots to protect his feet from knocked off or dropped work gear. Good work boots
also will reduce fatigue and keep his knees and back comfortable.

Toss in the classic safety gear: Sporty safety glasses styled like sunglasses offer a snug fit and wraparound protection in both clear and tinted styles. Choose a snug pair of work gloves with extra gripping strips to help your dad keep a firm hold on his tools and work materials. A simple pair of ear plugs will keep that ringing noise at bay after he works around loud machinery.