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This is a discussion on Risk assessment within the Safety First forums, part of the General Discussions category; I have finally got around to setting up my forge, but the only place I have for a shop is ...
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02-29-2008, 06:38 PM
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 Risk assessment I have finally got around to setting up my forge, but the only place I have for a shop is a small chicken shed. It is fairly open to fresh air, but is crampt, so I will be working close to the forge. It is too short for me to use a chimney. Basically, does it sound like I'm going to gas myself?  |
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02-29-2008, 07:38 PM
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| i wouldnt even think of forging indoors without a chimney.when i use propane because my shop is small i put it outside .my anvil is close to my double doors so its convenient and i dont overheat. |
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03-01-2008, 08:52 AM
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| Why take the risk. Get a Nighthawk CO gas detector with a digital read out and KNOW if you are gassing your self. KIDDE 900-0113 Nighthawk Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detector & Explosive Gas Alarm AC Plug-in Operated Model KN-COEG-3 Just remember you are only dead once. sorry personal peeve.
__________________ Iron... the other thermal plastic "He was the kind of a guy that could screw up an anvil with a tack hammer" |
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03-01-2008, 12:43 PM
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| If it is that small a space, move outside. In bad weather put up a shelter, such as a shed roof or plastic tarp.
__________________ Tools do not make the blacksmith, the blacksmith makes the tools. gc If someone questions your standards, they are not high enough. |
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03-01-2008, 04:12 PM
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| Don't risk it, huh? |
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03-02-2008, 08:57 AM
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| Why bother? Working in a cramped environment is frustrating. Use it to store or remodel to adapt it. I had to truck my stuff out to the driveway for years cause a coal forge inside a garage gets smokier than a bar on Saturday night. |
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03-02-2008, 03:57 PM
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| matt993fod You asked! “Basically, does it sound like I'm going to gas myself?” My opinion, YES! You have a whole life ahead of you, why take a chance of limiting the quality of the rest of your life. I speak from a position of one who did not think about the quality of life for long term living. I am paying the Piper for it now! I also have a small forge station that I just built. But I have built it with controlling the ventilation in mind. Put wheels on your forge if you have to. Or save up enough money to do it right. I say all of that because I do care about you although I don’t know you!! Be safe! Old Rusty Ted.
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