Caution is better than Risk, Prevention is better than cure. using the the right tools for a job alone is not sufficient; You have to get trained and informed about its proper use and safety precautions.\ \ When we Design a Product or Develop further a design; we have to integrate Product Safety into the usage method and improve usability and safety. Product also has to be Engineered in such a way that manufacturing it does not pose hazard to the worker.\ \ \ \ **Product Safety** - Product should not give even the lightest shock, Even metal parts on user side to be laminated. - High energy circuits never enters analog and digital circuit areas without Opto or other Isolation. - Gadgets, Furniture, Tools and Storage Units should not cause injury. Rounded Edges, Non Toxic. - LED and Lasers can damage Vision, welding too. Use Protective Filter Glasses. After a comment by John Bump **Worker Safety** - Helmet, Goggles and Face/Respiratory Mask when working with power tools/ abrasion and large objects. - Crepe Bandage, Neoprene Ankle/Knee/Thigh Support when pushing or pulling or Physical Exertion. - Waist/Back Support Belts and Straps to reinforce back/spine while doing Heavy Lifting or Movement. - Waistband Thick Belt or Traditional Sash helps Posture and prevents slipped disc or spinal injury. - When using a Knife, Sharp Tool, Pointed Tool or Drill; cut/bore away from your body or finger/leg not towards. - Use Long Riding Leather/Synthetic Boots when working in chemical plants and heavy industry. - Cross Ventilation and exhaust fans important if even little chemical fumes are generated in your work. - Soldering, plastic forming and even for some kinds of material processing. Good Ventilation or Masks needed. \ \ **Workshop Safety** - Fire hazard and Air pollution in the workplace is the most important two dangers, Electricity is third. - Use Leather Boots when working with high voltage, also silicone flexible gloves or Latex Gloves. **My Recent Lessons -** \ \ Wear ear muffs when Noise present in surroundings to avoid distraction. When your own tools/work create too much noise, then also ear muffs protect ears, give some allowance/filter for audio feedback - Cut away from you, not towards. Sharp tools and Power tools keep job at a distance. Watch for Splinters. - Both Legs and at least one hand insulated when working with High Voltage. - Use the right tool for the right job. Do not use cutting plair like a hammer. - Do not use Teeth, Legs etc. as tools. Only Iron and Steel should face the Job. delabs Notes - 1998 - 2014