diff --git a/.github/workflows/eco_containers.yml b/.github/workflows/eco_containers.yml
index c17fb222..353aff48 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/eco_containers.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/eco_containers.yml
@@ -36,6 +36,10 @@ jobs:
         run: |
           docker run -i -v $(pwd)/${{ env.WORKDIR }}:/mnt -w /mnt \
             hadolint/hadolint:latest hadolint ${{ matrix.containerfile }}
+      - name: Raise nofiles limit
+        run: |
+          ulimit -a
+          ulimit -n 16384
       - name: Build with Buildah
         id: build-image
         uses: redhat-actions/buildah-build@v2