Oxyfuel Gas Welding Cutting Safety 1 Copyright 2004

Oxyfuel Gas Welding & Cutting Safety 1 Copyright 2004 Lincoln Global Inc.

Safety • Eye & Ear Protection • Welding Goggles with Proper Lens Shade Number • Welding Gloves & Optional Covering • Proper Attire for OFW, OFC, OFB, & AFS 2 Copyright 2004 Lincoln Global Inc.

Eye & Ear Protection Goggles Ear Plugs Safety Glasses 3 Hearing Protection Copyright 2004 Lincoln Global Inc.

Headgear Adjustable Head Gear Spare Cover Lens Filter Lens 4 Copyright 2004 Lincoln Global Inc.

AWS/ANSI Lens Shade Numbers 5 Copyright 2004 Lincoln Global Inc.

Optional Covering Leather Welding Apron Leather Welding Jacket Leather Welding Gloves Leather Welding Cape Sleeves/Bib Leather Welding Trousers 6 Copyright 2004 Lincoln Global Inc.

Proper Attire Industrial Quality Safety Glasses Cap with Visor Turned to the Back Gauntlet Leather Welding Gloves Long Sleeve Shirt High Top Leather Boots (Steel Toes) Pants without Cuffs 7 Copyright 2004 Lincoln Global Inc.

General Welding Safety Overview • • • Electrical Hazards Fumes & Gases Radiation - UV, IR, & Visible Fire or Explosion Compressed Gas Hazards General Hazards in the Work Area 8 Copyright 2004 Lincoln Global Inc.

Electrical Hazards • High Voltage Can Kill • Do Not Operate With Covers Removed • Disconnect Input Power Before Servicing • Do Not Touch Electrically Live Parts • Electrical Shock Can Kill • Do Not Touch Electrode With Skin or Wet Clothing • Insulate Yourself From Work and Ground 9 Copyright 2004 Lincoln Global Inc.

Fumes & Gases • Welding or Cutting May Produce Hazardous Fumes & Gases • Leaking Gases May Cause Injury or Death • Use Ventilation To Keep Air Breathing Zone Clear & Comfortable • Use Special Care When Welding or Cutting In a Confined Area or on a Container • Do Not Weld or Cut Near Flammables 10 Copyright 2004 Lincoln Global Inc.

Radiation - UV, IR, & Visible • Oxyfuel UV/IR Rays Can Burn Eyes & Skin • Always Use Approved Eye Protection When Oxy Fuel Welding or Cutting • Select an Appropriate Filter Lens for the Process & Application • Wear Appropriate Clothing Which Protects the Skin • Provide Non-Flammable Shielding to Protect Others 11 Copyright 2004 Lincoln Global Inc.

Fire or Explosion • Remove Flammable Materials From The Work Area • Keep a Fire Extinguisher in the Work Area • Wear Fire Retardant Clothing & a Hat When Welding or Cutting • Do Not Weld on Containers Which Have Held Combustible Materials or Closed Containers of Any Kind 12 Copyright 2004 Lincoln Global Inc.

Compressed Gas Hazards • Cylinders may Explode if Damaged • Keep Cylinders Upright & Chained to Support or Approved Carrier • Keep Cylinder Free from Sparks & Out of the Spark Zone • Never Allow Flames from a Torch to Come in Contact with a Cylinder or Hose 13 Copyright 2004 Lincoln Global Inc.

General Hazards in Work Area • Keep Gas Hoses, Materials & Tools Neatly Organized • Never Use Leaking or Faulty Equipment • Always Ensure Proper Environment & Ventilation • Do Not Weld or Cut in a Confined Area • Remove All Flammable Materials From the Work Area, Etc. • Keep All Equipment In Good Condition 14 Copyright 2004 Lincoln Global Inc.

Safety Video 15 Copyright 2004 Lincoln Global Inc.