Safety in a Mechanical workshop

Importance of safety precautions: -

o To protect ourselves
o To protect our colleagues
o To protect the tools, equipment and the building

Sources of hazards in a workshop: -

1. Dirty and slippery floor
2. Badly insulated electrical cables and wires
3. Open pits
4. Bad lighting
5. Improper ventilation
6. Improper storage of inflammable liquids
7. Bad house keeping
8. Rotating machines without guards