ARC WELDING SAFETY SAFETY WELDING SAFETYCHECKLIST 1 Fire

SAFETY WELDING SAFETYCHECKLIST 1. Fire Hazard 2. Fumes & Gases 3. Electric Shock 4.

FIRE HAZARDS Clear all unnecessary materials from work area prior to beginning a welding,

IN CASE OF FIRE FOLLOW THESE RULES YELL FIRE, pull the fire alarm &

FUMES & GASES RESPIRATORY HAZARDS • Most cutting and welding operations create smoke and

ELECTRIC SHOCK PREVENTION METHODS 1. Always inspect equipment, cables, insulators, electrical connections, taped wires,

ULTRA VIOLET RAYS COMMON INFORMATION UV light will burn SKIN & EYES. Light can

EYE PROTECTION SHADE CHART Oxy – Acetylene Torch – Small Tip Size Shade #

PERSONAL PROTECTION GEAR Safety Glasses Hat/Head Protection Ear Plugs Leather Steel Toe Boots Heavy

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ARC WELDING SAFETY

SAFETY WELDING SAFETYCHECKLIST 1. Fire Hazard 2. Fumes & Gases 3. Electric Shock 4. Ultra Violet Arc Ray Burn 5. Personal Protection Gear

FIRE HAZARDS Clear all unnecessary materials from work area prior to beginning a welding, cutting, grinding or brazing operation. 2. Inspect area for FLAMMABLE MATERIALS. 3. Identify the location of the nearest FIRE EXTINGUISHER. 4. Investigate the safest FIRE EVACUATION ROUTE from the work area. 1.

IN CASE OF FIRE FOLLOW THESE RULES YELL FIRE, pull the fire alarm & notify all coworkers of the hazard. 2. EXTINGUISH THE FIRE, using the proper classification fire extinguisher. 3. EXIT the area if fire or fumes create a hazardous situation. 4. BE SURE TO KNOW COMPANY SAFETY STANDARDS FOR FIRE SAFETY & PREVENTION. 1.

FUMES & GASES RESPIRATORY HAZARDS • Most cutting and welding operations create smoke and fumes: • SMOKE – From base metal and electrode • FUMES – From oxidation and corrosion resistant coatings. • Keep your head out of the plume cloud or wear a RESPIRATOR. • Clean weld area down to base metal when ever possible.

ELECTRIC SHOCK PREVENTION METHODS 1. Always inspect equipment, cables, insulators, electrical connections, taped wires, frayed wires and all other electrical components used during a welding operation. 2. DO NOT USE DAMAGED EQUIPMENT. 3. Use CAUTION at all times when the welding machine is on.

ULTRA VIOLET RAYS COMMON INFORMATION UV light will burn SKIN & EYES. Light can penetrate a single layer of clothing or any material that allows light to pass through. Burns and Excessive Irritatiion occur due to repeated or prolonged exposure to the light of welding arcs.

EYE PROTECTION SHADE CHART Oxy – Acetylene Torch – Small Tip Size Shade # 3 - 5 – Large Tip Size Shade # 5 – Up Shade #10 – 75 A to 200 A Shade #12 – 200 A to 400 A Shade #14 – Over 400 A

PERSONAL PROTECTION GEAR Safety Glasses Hat/Head Protection Ear Plugs Leather Steel Toe Boots Heavy Welding Gloves Welding Hood Protective Coat Cutting Glasses Face Shield – Shaded – Clear