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SAFETY IN WELDING

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For light duty work (200 Amps or lower) • Working overall w/long sleves (flame retardent material). Preferably without too many pockets that easily catch sparks. For same reason avoid zips. Avoid synthetic materials, including nylon, rayon and polyester.

• Safety boots with steel toes. • Face shield w/handle or face shield w/ head band • Welders gloves

For work in vertical and overhead position • Working overall • Safety boots with steel toes. • Face shield w/head band • Welders gloves • Arm protector • Leather spats

✓ Where necessary use a fresh air unit or breathing apparatus to avoid inhaling fumes and dust from the welding process.

✓ Never use acetylene or oxygen to blow away dust from yourself or the workplace. Always keep dry and keep the workplace dry, especially when arc welding.

For heavy duty work (above 200 Amps) • Working overall • Safety boots with steel toes • Face shield w/head band • Welders gloves • Leather jacket • Leather trousers

When work is paused or completed ✓ Always remove coated electrodes from the electrode holder and switch/close off gas and current at the source (welding machine, cylinder valve, gas outlet) also during short breaks for meals etc. ✓ Do not leave the workplace unattended. When hot work is completed the work place shall be inspected at regular interval to ensure that no risk of fire remains. Only when this has been assured should fire fighting equipment be retumed to its normal storing place.

Available wall chart:

ID No. 811053 Wall Chart Safety Checklist.

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