Workshop Safety Tips

Workshops can be very dangerous places and it is up to you to ensure that you keep it as safe as you possibly can. You need to ensure that all your staff are up to date with safety precautions and that they understand all the safety rules. It doesn’t matter whether you have a large workshop or a small home workshop, safety is important and there are some ground rules that you should always have in place.



Below you will find 8 must have rules for your workshop safety.

1. The workshop should always be kept clean. Workshops can easily become cluttered so the onus is on your to ensure that you do a cleanup each and every day. Make sure that all tools and equipment is returned to its proper place at the end of the day or after use.

2. All combustible material should be kept away from any equipment or tools that produce sparks. You should always have a place to store your gas can other flammable items. If you use welding equipment or have a grinder you need to make sure that all paint and glass items are kept away from where these items are used.
3. Safety goggles are a must no matter how careful you think you are. Safety goggles are used to protect your eyes and if you are using a grinder or any other cutting tools you should make sure to have a face shield too. These are essential safety precautions and no equipment should be used until these are put in place. They can prevent serious injuries and by ensuring that you make it a point of wearing these items you should be able to avoid any unnecessary trips to the emergency room.
4. All the equipment in your workshop should be properly supported. This is to ensure that objects do not fall down or fall over causing injuries.
5. All keep in mind sudden interruptions especially if you have a home workshop. You never know when children or friends will come bursting in. You should always have safety arrangements in place even if this means something as simple as putting a sign on the outside of your door when you are using cutting materials or doing something where you cannot be interrupted. If you plan ahead you can avoid accidents.
6. Always keep your tools in proper working order. If you use cutting equipment you need to make sure that it is always kept sharp and up to standard. Regular maintenance of your equipment can help to prevent accidents.
7. Concentration is essential in a workshop environment and if you are not feeling 100% you should leave the job for another day. Accidents are often caused because of lack of concentration.
8. It goes without saying that alcohol and workshop activities do not mix. Workshop safety should always be paramount and if you are feeling under the weather or emotionally unstable then you should avoid any workshop activities until you are in full control of your body and mind.