Category: Fab Shop Tips

Preparing Today for a Better Tomorrow Plenty of motivational posters advise that we shouldn’t worry about tomorrow and just take care of today. While getting unduly stressed over things outside of our control can be unhealthy, an attitude of “live it up today since life is short” isn’t the soundest business philosophy for a fab […]

Not a Passing Grade “What’s this?” the boss asked, indicating the pallet of sheet metal freshly delivered to the shop. “That’s the steel you had me pick up from the service center,” replied the eager employee who was just starting his third week on the job. “Did you hand them the note I gave you?” […]

Preventable Hazards Safety programs in a metal fabrication shop usually consist of protecting against commonplace risks when working with heavy equipment and hazardous materials. However, there are various factors that can add unnecessary risks into the workplace on top of the routine difficulties. These, in large part, have to do with impairments with the employees […]