What’s wrong in this picture? This place is total chaos. A workshop is the hub of the farm, but it’s a potential safety and health hot spot. 

If you are frequently in a workshop as part of your role, you’re likely exposed to many risks. Workshops are hazardous environments both by nature and the activities people carry out in them. Therefore, if you are required to work in a workshop as part of your job, it’s essential that you’re aware of the hazards and how to protect you and your colleagues’ health and safety.

Always keep the premises tidy and free from obstructions. Ensure you don’t block any fire exits, cut out switches, and other things that you may need in case of emergency. Avoid the need for trailing cables by conducting activities closer to the plug socket.

You should report any problems to your employer. This includes equipment defects, missing or broken guards and screens, poor housekeeping procedures, obstructions, any accidents and near misses, and anything else that you think is putting your health and safety at risk. Your employer can’t fix problems if they don’t know about them.