Essentials
- A sturdy bench with good lighting
- Bench power supply and multimeter
- Soldering station with fume extraction
- Hand tools and labeled parts bins
Safety
- Eye protection at every bench
- Fire extinguisher rated for electrical fires
- Battery charging in a safe container
- A clear path to the exit
Organization
Label everything, put tools back at the end of each session, and keep a shared log of projects and issues.