Blacksmith Shop Safety

Here are the "shop" rules for the forging area at the Blacksmith Guild of Central Maryland.

Safety Rules for the BGCM Blacksmithing School

1. Wear eye protection at all times in the shop area.

2. Know location of first aid kit and fire extinguisher.

3. Turn on exhaust blower before lighting the forge.

4. Turn off blowers on forges when not heating iron/steel.

5. Do not knock hot coals/embers on the floor.

6. Advise when preparing a forge weld by yelling: “WELDING”.

7. Dress ends of steel.

8. Obtain permission from Forge Master before using power tools.

9. Maintain and leave an orderly work area.

10. Return unused coal to the coal bin.

-- AlbinDrzewianowski - 31 Dec 2007