A workshop is only as safe as you make it. One must ensure
proper workshop safety since ultimately you are responsible for the
safety of the personnel. Even a home workshop requires that you take
care of safety measures. Here are a few ground rules.
Keep the workshop as clean as you possibly can. Of course, a workshop is
used for a number of uses and it can easily get cluttered. Make it a
habit to organize on a daily basis. Even just putting tools and
apparatus away in proper places would be a great beginning.
Next, remember to keep all combustible items away from spark-producing
activities. All inflammable articles must be away from your welding
table. Keep a fixed place to store your gas can. Paint and glass can be
damaged by sparks from a grinder so keep these away from spark-producing
equipment as well.
Remember to wear safety goggles and face shield when grinding or using
cutting tools. Never put off this safety essential that can prevent you
from serious injury. Wearing them ensures you never have to go to the
emergency room.
Have reliable support for all your equipment. This prevents objects from
falling and causing painful injuries. Maintain organization and control
of your work space.
Take care of sudden interruptions in the form of kids, pets or friends
who might just walk into your workshop. Make arrangements to keep such
safe so that there are no hazards. Visualize and plan your projects with
a view to avoid accidents.
Ensure the usefulness of your tools in that they are up to the mark and
ready for use. It can be quite frustrating to find out that a tool is
not working when you need it to work.
You should also stay focused on the job with a great deal of
concentration so as to ensure things do not go wrong. If you are not
feeling up to it leave the job for another time. Follow your intuition
and instinct.
You must also keep all precautions in mind when you undertake a job with
inherent serious risks involved. Never imbibe alcohol when you are
going to be in your workshop. You should also avoid your workshop when
emotionally upset and only work when relaxed and in control of your mind
and body.
0 comments:
Post a Comment