Some safety precautions in forging shop to followed while performing forging operation to avoid injuries and accidents are listed below:
Forging shop. Image source: Wikimedia Commons
- Always avoid the use of damaged hammers.
- Never try to strike a hardened surface with a hardened tool.
- No person should stand in line with the flying objects.
- Always use the proper tongs tool to grip and lift objects according to the type of work.
- The anvil should always be clean and free from moisture and grease while in use.
- Always wear proper clothing such as an apron, foot-wears and goggles.
- The handle of the hammer should always be tightly fitted in the head of the hammer.
- Always put out the fire in the forge before leaving the forging shop.
- Always keep the working space clean and tidy.
- Proper safety guards should be provided on all revolving parts.
- The Head of the chisel should be free from burrs and should never be allowed to spread.
- During machine forging, always observe the safety rules prescribed for each machine.
- One must have a thorough knowledge and working of the forging machine before going to operate it.
