WHAT’S AT STAKE

Varied sheet metal tools, tasks, and shop, factory, and construction locations require specialized training in hazards, equipment, and safe work practices. Training should be provided on chemical safety, building hazards (asbestos, lead, and mold), ergonomics, good housekeeping, vehicle movement, and electrical safety.

WHAT’S THE DANGER

SHEET METAL WORK HAZARDS/DANGERS Cuts and Severe Lacerations. One of the biggest dangers of working with sheet metal is the potential for cuts and lacerations. Running your bare hand or fingers across the edge of a piece of sheet metal can easily cut into your flesh, creating an open laceration. Skin Burns. A potential danger of sheet […]