• Cluttered floors are a trip hazard. Put things away.
• A cluttered storage area is a fire hazard and could cause a loss of insurance coverage or an increase in premiums
  
• Use sturdy shelves and cabinets, secure pegboard and pegs used for hanging storage.
• File cabinets and storage closets drawers should not open into walkways.
• A solid workbench is an asset in a work area.
  
• Tie downs in earthquake regions are helpful. Never work in an area where heavy things are stored above your head.

• Insulate and finish walls, it will keep the heat in and keept it warm and dry.
• Keep space heaters away from wet areas and off the floor. Keep them approximately three feet from all flammables
• Indoor/outdoor carpeting or rubber matting where a work/play space is located
• Consider flooring materials that are easy to clean and durable
  

• Ensure adequate ventilation for the work or storage area?
• Can you run ductwork to your attached garage for heat and air conditioning?

• Are stairs equipped with handrails?
• Make sure anything flammable is stored away from heat or fireplaces.
• Lock away dangerous chemicals, tools and equipment in ventilated metal cabinets.
• Install smoke detectors.
  
• Have all-purpose fire extinguisher available
• In earthquake areas, use secure, enclosed storage for heavy, breakable items.
• Never run a car in the garage.
• Soak up toxic spills with absorbent or kitty litter and dispose of as hazardous waste properly.

• Label all circuit breakers and/or fuses in the electrical panel
  
• Do circuit breakers clearly indicate if they are in the open or closed position?
• Is all electrical equipment free of hazards such as frayed or exposed wires, bare conductors, loose wires?
• Will the building's electrical system permit the grounding of electrical equipment?
• Are the phone lines, electrical cords, and extension wires secured alongside a baseboard to avoid tripping hazards?

• A utility sink is good in a workshop so you can clean up.
• Cover floor drains when using toxic fluids so they dont leak and contaminate groundwater.

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