1. NGfL CYMRU GCaD www.ngfl-cymru.org.uk WOOD OCCUPATION SKILLS WORKING AREAS HEALTH & SAFETY MATERIALS HANDLING & STORAGE WORKING AREAS

2. NGfL CYMRU GCaD www.ngfl-cymru.org.uk WORKING AREAS Circulation routes within workshops should always be clearly marked and kept clear. Access to fire exits should never be blocked. Circulation route Mirror to see into next space Finished Goods Raw Materials

3. NGfL CYMRU GCaD www.ngfl-cymru.org.uk WORKING AREAS Workbenches should only contain the items required to carry out the job in hand.

4. NGfL CYMRU GCaD www.ngfl-cymru.org.uk WORKING AREAS When considering workshop layout, ample space, as shown above, should be allowed around machine tools.

5. NGfL CYMRU GCaD www.ngfl-cymru.org.uk WORKING AREAS Where possible, workbenches should be protected to reduce wear and tear. Over time, this saves on operating costs. The above photo shows waste material being used to protect a workbench.

6. NGfL CYMRU GCaD www.ngfl-cymru.org.uk HEALTH AND SAFETY Permanent machinery guards are placed around large machine tools, such as the CNC machine above. Workers should never go inside areas covered by machinery guards.

7. NGfL CYMRU GCaD www.ngfl-cymru.org.uk HEALTH AND SAFETY To protect eyes and ears in workshops, earphones and safety glasses should be worn.

8. NGfL CYMRU GCaD www.ngfl-cymru.org.uk HEALTH AND SAFETY To protect hands and lungs, machine tools are fitted with safety guards and dust-extract systems.

9. NGfL CYMRU GCaD www.ngfl-cymru.org.uk HEALTH AND SAFETY The design of some machines incorporate integrated safety guards as shown above.

10. NGfL CYMRU GCaD www.ngfl-cymru.org.uk HEALTH AND SAFETY When not in use, tools should be stored in designated areas to reduce clutter in the workshop and to reduce the risk of accidents.

11. NGfL CYMRU GCaD www.ngfl-cymru.org.uk HEALTH AND SAFETY Waste timber should be stored in designated areas (left) and tools should be kept clean to reduce build up of sawdust

12. NGfL CYMRU GCaD www.ngfl-cymru.org.uk HEALTH AND SAFETY Hazardous or flammable items, such as paints, thinners and solvents should stored in steel cabinets away from sources of ignition.

13. NGfL CYMRU GCaD www.ngfl-cymru.org.uk MATERIALS HANDLING AND STORAGE Raw materials should be stored in clean, dry areas, and storage areas should be marked according to the size and grade of materials.

14. NGfL CYMRU GCaD www.ngfl-cymru.org.uk MATERIALS HANDLING AND STORAGE Storing materials tidily will give workshop operatives an easy to see view of where materials are stored, and stock levels.

15. NGfL CYMRU GCaD www.ngfl-cymru.org.uk MATERIALS HANDLING AND STORAGE Large sheet materials should always be handled by more than one person.

16. NGfL CYMRU GCaD www.ngfl-cymru.org.uk MATERIALS HANDLING AND STORAGE As timber is put through saws, one person should gently push the timber. Note the position of hands.

17. NGfL CYMRU GCaD www.ngfl-cymru.org.uk MATERIALS HANDLING AND STORAGE