Don’t become a statistic Welding Safety Don’t become a statistic

Electrical Don’t form part of the circuit

Electrical Moisture increases the risk of electrocution Damp gloves Moist arm pits Confined spaces make you sweat

Electrical Check leads and hand pieces regularly for damage

Electrical Tag dangerous machines

Ventilation Fluxes in Oxy-Acetylene processes -> fumes Electrodes -> fumes Coatings - zinc, paint, chromium etc

Ventilation MIG gases are heavier than air and fill up a confined space

Ventilation Respirators

Ventilation Exhaust ventilation Separate air supplies to welder Permanent Portable Separate air supplies to welder Remove dangerous coatings prior to welding

Fire Hazards Butane cigarette lighters Flammable materials Paint Fuels – petrol, methylated spirits, turps Rags Wood shavings

Fire Hazards Move flammables 10 m or cover

Noise Hazards Hammering Grinding Air-Arc Gouging Plasma Cutting and Gouging Reduce by Ear muffs, sound screens and rooms, less time

Eye Protection Worst Scenario – blindness Welding Helmet Electric Arc Lens Shades Shade Amp Range 10 100 – 200 11 200 – 300 12 300 – 400 13 > 400 MIG & TIG one shade darker

Eye Protection Wear protection when grinding, cutting or drilling.

Body protection Safety Boots Wool or cotton socks Spats and gaiters Overalls Leather Apron Jacket Gloves

Heights Use scaffolding over 3 m. Wear safety harness in unsafe conditions.