Metalworking Room/Precautions

Safety

Hazards: inhalation, noise, projectile, burns, laceration (sharp tools and edges), bright light/UV (welding), entanglement
PPE: Hearing protection, eye protection at all times. Some equipment may require a respirator (P100), FRED Welding fume extractor, gloves, or other protective gear (see tool pages for more information)

for all	Safety Marney How would one assess the "as required"? dust in the air remains after a previous member leaves, right? So how would a member know when not to use a respirator in there? I can see where Fred is only required when welding or similar, so maybe it should not be a room level precaution but specific to tools like welders? Ttenbergen (talk) 22:59, 2024 August 13 (CDT) Where do you see "as required"? (Marney) I meant the "may require". If we put particles in the air they don't just affect the person using a specific tool, and not only for the duration of tool use. The smaller a particle the deeper it can get into the lungs and the longer it will be suspended, and some of the smallest stay suspended for hours or days. My quote "as required" may have been from before John updated this to clarify as per next line. Ttenbergen (talk) 13:59, 2024 October 3 (CDT) Updated to clarify what is required at all times vs what may be required John Hache (talk) Some other equipment prohibits the use of gloves. I think this section should only have the requirement for the whole room, e.g. respirators in the woodworking room. I can't think of any hazard in this room like that, short of the facility-wide requirement to wear steel toed shoes.

Most work in the metal room is hazardous not only to you but to everyone nearby. Warn others already working in the space if you're going to start producing hazardous noise, dust, light (ie welding). Don't leave hot objects unattended.

for all	Safety Marney I changed that a bit, but really still not sure if it's reasonable. You may be working there and then someone else shows up and starts to work. Should you stop what you are doing and chat with them? I would not even notice they are there. So maybe the answer is, expect a hazard and wear the appropriate PPE in this space.

Sounds reasonable.

Watch what other people are doing in case they produce an unexpected hazard.
If doing hot works, you must keep direct watch for 60 minutes. Use an IR thermometer to check for hotspots.

for all	Safety Marney If we require an IR thermometer (welding) we should label it it as safety item not to be removed. By adding the tool page to the Category:Safety we have added it to our Safety Inspection checklist. Is there actually one down there? Yes, it should be. I haven't looked lately but I did buy one.

Dispose of scrap metal in the scrap metal barrels. Don't leave sharp edges poking out where they can stab someone.