Safe and Sound - Product Safety

Product Safety

• Product should not give even the lightest shock, Even metal parts on user side to be laminated.
• High energy circuits never enters analog and digital circuit areas without Opto or other Isolation.
• Gadgets, Furniture, Tools and Storage Units should not cause injury. Rounded Edges, Non Toxic.

Worker Safety

• Helmet, Goggles and Face/Respiratory Mask when working with power tools/ abrasion and large objects.
• Crepe Bandage, Neoprene Ankle/Knee/Thigh Support when pushing or pulling or Physical Exertion.
• Waist/Back Support Belts and Straps to reinforce back/spine while doing Heavy Lifting or Movement.
• Waistband Thick Belt or Traditional Sash helps Posture and prevents slipped disc or spinal injury.
• When using a Knife, Sharp Tool, Pointed Tool or Drill; cut/bore away from your body or finger/leg not towards.
• Use Long Riding Leather/Synthetic Boots when working in chemical plants and heavy industry.
• Cross Ventilation and exhaust fans important if even little chemical fumes are generated in your work.
• Soldering, plastic forming and even for some kinds of material processing. Good Ventilation or Masks needed.

From Soldermans Basic Electronics

Workshop Safety

• Fire hazard and Air pollution in the workplace is the most important two dangers, Electricity is third.
• Use Leather Boots when working with high voltage, also silicone flexible gloves or Latex Gloves.

My Recent Lessons -

I have long stopped using power tools as the injury is more in that. I have again started using small tools. Some notes.

Wear ear muffs when Noise present in surroundings to avoid distraction. When your own tools/work create too much noise, then also ear muffs protect ears, give some allowance/filter for audio feedback .

• Cut away from you, not towards. Sharp tools and Power tools keep job at a distance. Watch for Splinters.
• Both Legs and at least one hand insulated when working with High Voltage.
• Use the right tool for the right job. Do not use cutting plair like a hammer.
• Do not use Teeth, Legs etc. as tools. Only Iron and Steel should face the Job.