Handling metal fabrication tools is no child’s play. Metal fabrication is the process of creating metal structures by cutting, bending and assembling the raw material. There are a lot of risks involved in performing various fabrication subprocesses. This is why there are incidents of workplace injury reported. It is, therefore, mandatory for a lot of companies to follow certain safety measures. Irrespective of whether the fabricator is an apprentice or a professional, everyone should follow a set of safety measures to prevent themselves from accidents and injuries.
Let us take a look at some of the safety measures used by metal fabricators in metal fabrication shops and companies.
Use Protective Equipment
Fabricators should be supplied with the necessary protective equipment for the fabrication process. This will reduce the chances of accidents, injuries and health issues.
It is advisable to use protective equipment such as
Safety glasses
Flame resistant gloves
Ear plugs/ ear muffs
Welding helmet
Oil resistant shoes
Specialized garments
Proper Training For Metal Fabricators
Company owners should conduct training programs for their shop floor employees. Through these programs, they should be taught about the correct use of machinery and various ways to determine defects in the machinery. The training should also include the proper use of metal fabrication tools and the best practice policies they should adhere to.
Proper Tool Usage
Once fabricators have received the necessary training then they have to ensure that they follow proper tool usage. They should read all the instructions and learn the right way to use each tool. Before using the tool it should be inspected for possible defects and damages. And while operating large machines, fabricators should know if it is working correctly or not.
Clothing
It is very important to have a good presence of mind at all times during the fabrication project. Only then injuries can be avoided at the site. Sheet metal workers should take the necessary precautions before they start working. Fabricators who have to push and pull metal sheets into a machine should avoid wearing loose clothing or jewelry.
At Northern Weldarc, we ensure that all our fabricators have the best safety equipment for their metal fabrication work. They are given proper training for the work they do. If you are on the lookout for structural steel fabricators, then reach out to us at the earliest.
