[TheForge] Working alone in shop

[Mata Iaia]

I have been a smith for only a few years, and have recently moved my shop
from my backyard into a portion of my business's shop.  I am thrilled to
have the space, to have a roof, and most of all to have a level and flat
floor!

I've also been able to get a small power hammer and access to a great air
supply...so all of a sudden I've been able to build the shop I've longed
for.

Here is what I am experiencing:

I am very safety conscious, perhaps to excess but given my passion for hot
molten metal and hammers  I don't really think it is excessive.   When I'm
forging it is so hypnotic and wonderful, but I also sometimes feel afraid
when I am working alone.

Have/do any of you ever experience this?  Any thoughts?


Mata