Workshop practices

Safety

Fabrication requires the use of a range of tools (including hand and power tools), equipment and materials. All of these present safety hazards.

Following OHS standards and observing good workshop practice will reduce the risk. This would include:

not using any tools or equipment that you have not been instructed on
observing operating instructions for all tools and equipment
using appropriate personal protection equipment (PPE) when using tools or handling materials
storing materials appropriately. In some cases material safety data needs to be observed
keeping your work area and work benches clean
using correct lifting techniques
using lifting devices for heavy materials or equipment
ensuring that electrical leads and tools don't present electrocution or tripping risks
not playing pranks or mucking about in work areas
removing, reporting or repairing anything that you see as a risk.

A workshop containing safety hazards