Fabricating structural steel is a complex process which requires a lot of precision and effort. Some of the processes involved are not safe and require fabricators to take adequate safety measures to avoid accidents and injuries. This is applicable for both apprentices and professionals. A lot of fabrication companies have made it mandatory for their fabricators to take certain safety measures before they start working in the shop floor.
Let’s look at some of the safety measures used by structural steel fabricators in metal fabrication shop floors and companies.
Appropriate Clothing
It is important for fabricators to wear appropriate clothing while fabricating structural steel. Fabricators who have to push and pull metal sheets into a machine should avoid wearing loose clothing. It is important to have a good presence of mind at all times during the fabrication process. This will ensure that there are minimum injuries and accidents on site.
Proper Training
All fabricators should be trained to use all equipment and tools required in the process of metal fabrication. They should be taught how to handle these tools and how to look for loopholes in their smooth functioning. Fabricators should check the equipment before they start using them. A dysfunctional equipment can be a cause of mishaps at the shop floor. Fabricators should read all instructions carefully before they operate complex fabrication equipment.
Protective Equipment
Most fabricators use certain protective equipment to protect themselves from the harshness of fabrication processes. There is a wide range of health issues that can be avoided with the use of:
Flame resistant gloves
Safety glasses
Welding helmet
Oil resistant shoes
Ear plugs/ear muffs
Specialized garments
Our staff and clients are like family, so we ensure that all our structural steel fabricators adhere to the standard norms of safety. They undertake all the necessary precautionary measures to avoid accidents, injuries and health issues. With a 5.5 acre secured yard, with fencing and cameras, three plant operations featuring new and innovative technology, a 30,000 square-foot storage facility for steel inventory and a 6,500 square-foot office, we are equipped for all your structural steel production needs.
