I spent a day in the metal workshop where I was taught the necessary health and safely procedures and the correct ways to use the machines available in the workshop.
A few key health and safety things to note –
- Metal toed safety boots must be worn at all times while in the workshop
- Long hair should be tied up
- loose bits in clothing like strings on a hoodie must be tucked away.
- Goggles and sometimes safety gloves should be worn when using higher risk machinery
The second portion of the day entailed putting our new knowledge into practice through a simple making task, to fully practice and embed the new processes.
I used the folders, sanding machine and spot welding machines to make my piece.
While I am happy with the cube I created, it isn’t entirely even and the measurements of a few sides are off. I’m confident, though, that my skills and ability to control the things hat went wrong for me today will improve.
