With regards to getting pieces stuck in clothing, what has made the biggest difference was starting to wear a leather apron while in the shop. And wearing long pants under them so nothing gets in my socks/shoes. It also saves my shirts from grinding sparks so they now last years. For splinters, "Uncle Bill's Sliver Grippers" are great USA made tweezers. Those along with a good 10x jeweler's loupe make short work of splinters. Belomo makes a nice one.