Metal fabrication
Managing metal fabrication in a small shop requires a proactive approach to mitigate the inherent risks of cutting, welding, and heavy material handling. By prioritizing consistent safety protocols, you can protect your team from common hazards while maintaining a productive and efficient workspace.
About 93% of related real accidents concentrate in these types.
Key prevention
- Ensure all employees wear appropriate personal protective equipment, including flame-resistant clothing, impact-resistant eyewear, and hearing protection.
- Implement a rigorous inspection schedule for all machinery and hand tools to identify and repair damaged components before they cause accidents.
- Maintain clear, unobstructed walkways and organized workstations to prevent trips, falls, and accidental contact with sharp metal edges.
- Establish strict ventilation and air quality controls to protect workers from hazardous fumes and dust generated during welding and grinding processes.
- Provide comprehensive, hands-on training for every operator to ensure they fully understand the specific safety features and emergency shutdown procedures for their equipment.
Related accident cases
While preparing to bend a metal piece on a press brake, the operator's foot accidentally activated the start switch, causing the press to lower and trap their left hand.
직원이 녹은 금속 화재로 인한 화상으로 사망
프레스를 작동하는 직원이 금속에 맞아 부상을 입었습니다.
A worker died after being struck by a pressurized metal cap. Metal chips and fragments were the cause of the incident.
An employee died after being struck by flying metal debris during the production of raw metal materials. Specific work content and details are lacking.
During press forming operations, a worker sustained partial amputation of their finger and thumb due to being caught in a press machine.
An employee died when an aluminum mold exploded during a metal object melting and heating operation.
직원이 날아다니는 파편에 맞아 사망