Forge safety practices you should never overlook

[Alan]

We’ve all had those hectic days in the forge when everything seems to pile up, and it’s easy to think about skipping a few steps. But there are certain safety measures that you should always prioritize. Whether it’s donning your PPE, ensuring proper ventilation, or double-checking fire safety protocols, these habits are crucial. What safety practices do you make sure to follow every time you’re in the forge?

 

[Sparksmith]

Yeah, got zapped once good. Gloves and glasses? Never skip 'em now!

 

[crucibleking]

When I first threw my forge together in the garage, I was like, Ventilation? Nah. One day of choking smoke changed my mind real quick. Now I crank the air flow before I even think about heating up some metal, haha.

 

[Anvilenvy]

I was a total bonehead when I started and left a piece of hot metal near some wood scraps. Almost burned my shop down! Now, before I even fire up the forge, I'm all about fire safety: water bucket ready, floor clear, and safety gear on. Lesson learned!

 

[FPDoc]

We’ve all had those hectic days in the forge when everything seems to pile up, and it’s easy to think about skipping a few steps. But there are certain safety measures that you should always prioritize. Whether it’s donning your PPE, ensuring proper ventilation, or double-checking fire safety protocols, these habits are crucial. What safety practices do you make sure to follow every time you’re in the forge?

Never forge with a hardy left in the hardy hole unless you're using it (think hammer-finger removal tool). Check every time you swing a hammer that there is NOT a body part in the way.. do NOT pick up a piece of metal until the red color has completely disappeared.. do NOT run your thigh, etcetera.. into the anvil horn.. and (Don't forget to laugh as hard when you do one of these things as you are now, while you're blowing this off as stupid)

 

[Alan]

That’s some hard-earned wisdom right there. It’s funny because it’s so true and let’s be honest, we’ve all learned at least one of those lessons the tough way