1 Copyright  2004 Lincoln Global Inc. GAS METAL ARC WELDING GMAW(MIG/MAG)

2 Copyright  2004 Lincoln Global Inc. Gas Metal Arc Welding Safety

3 Copyright  2004 Lincoln Global Inc. Safety Eye & Ear Protection Welding Helmet with Lens Shade Number Welding Gloves & Optional Covering Proper Attire

4 Copyright  2004 Lincoln Global Inc. Hearing Protectors Safety Glasses Goggles Ear Plugs Eye & Ear Protection

5 Copyright  2004 Lincoln Global Inc. Welding Helmet

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

7 Copyright  2004 Lincoln Global Inc. Leather Welding Trousers Leather Cape Sleeves/Bib Leather Welding Jacket Leather Welding Gloves Leather Welding Apron Welding Coverings

8 Copyright  2004 Lincoln Global Inc. Proper Attire

9 Copyright  2004 Lincoln Global Inc. Safety Electrical Hazards Fumes and Gases Arc Radiation Fire or Explosion Hazards in the Work Area Compressed Gas Hazards

10 Copyright  2004 Lincoln Global Inc. Electrical Hazards High Voltage Can KillHigh Voltage Can Kill Do Not Operate With Covers RemovedDo Not Operate With Covers Removed Disconnect Input Power Before ServicingDisconnect Input Power Before Servicing Do Not Touch Electrically Live PartsDo Not Touch Electrically Live Parts Electrical Shock Can KillElectrical Shock Can Kill Do Not Touch Electrode With Skin or Wet ClothingDo Not Touch Electrode With Skin or Wet Clothing Insulate Yourself From Work and GroundInsulate Yourself From Work and Ground

11 Copyright  2004 Lincoln Global Inc. Fumes & Gases Welding May Produce Hazardous Fumes And GasesWelding May Produce Hazardous Fumes And Gases Shielding Gases Can Displace Air and May Cause Injury or DeathShielding Gases Can Displace Air and May Cause Injury or Death Use Ventilation To Keep Air Breathing Zone ClearUse Ventilation To Keep Air Breathing Zone Clear Do Not Weld Near Chlorinated HydrocarbonsDo Not Weld Near Chlorinated Hydrocarbons

12 Copyright  2004 Lincoln Global Inc. Arc Radiation Electric Arc Welding Rays Can Burn Eyes and SkinElectric Arc Welding Rays Can Burn Eyes and Skin Always Use a Helmet When Arc WeldingAlways Use a Helmet When Arc Welding Select Appropriate Filter LensSelect Appropriate Filter Lens Wear Appropriate ClothingWear Appropriate Clothing Provide Non-Flammable Shielding to Protect OthersProvide Non-Flammable Shielding to Protect Others

13 Copyright  2004 Lincoln Global Inc. Fire or Explosion Remove Flammable Materials From The Welding AreaRemove Flammable Materials From The Welding Area Keep a Fire Extinguisher in the Welding AreaKeep a Fire Extinguisher in the Welding Area Wear Fire Retardant ClothingWear Fire Retardant Clothing Do Not Weld on Containers Which Have Held Combustible MaterialsDo Not Weld on Containers Which Have Held Combustible Materials

14 Copyright  2004 Lincoln Global Inc. General Work Area Hazards Keep Power Source Cables, Welding Materials and Tools Neatly OrganizedKeep Power Source Cables, Welding Materials and Tools Neatly Organized Connect Work Cable as Close as Possible to the Weld AreaConnect Work Cable as Close as Possible to the Weld Area Do Not Allow Alternative Circuits Through Scaffold Cables, Hoist Chains, or Ground LeadsDo Not Allow Alternative Circuits Through Scaffold Cables, Hoist Chains, or Ground Leads Use Only Properly Grounded EquipmentUse Only Properly Grounded Equipment Always Disconnect Power to Arc Welding Equipment Before ServicingAlways Disconnect Power to Arc Welding Equipment Before Servicing

15 Copyright  2004 Lincoln Global Inc. Compressed Gas Hazards Cylinders may Explode if DamagedCylinders may Explode if Damaged Keep Cylinders Upright and Chained to SupportKeep Cylinders Upright and Chained to Support Keep Cylinder Free from Sparks and Out of the Spark ZoneKeep Cylinder Free from Sparks and Out of the Spark Zone Never Allow Welding Electrode to Touch the CylinderNever Allow Welding Electrode to Touch the Cylinder

16 Copyright  2004 Lincoln Global Inc. Safety Video

17 Copyright  2004 Lincoln Global Inc. The business of The Lincoln Electric Company is manufacturing and selling high quality welding equipment and consumables, and cutting equipment. Our challenge is to meet the needs of our customers and to exceed their expectations. On occasion, purchasers may ask Lincoln Electric for advice or information about their use of our products. We respond to our customers based on the best information in our possession at that time. Lincoln Electric is not in a position to warrant or guarantee such advice, and assumes no liability, with respect to such information or advice. We expressly disclaim any warranty of any kind, including any warranty of fitness for any customer’s particular purpose, with respect to such information or advice. As a matter of practical consideration, we also cannot assume any responsibility for updating or correcting any such information or advice once it has been given, nor does the provision of information or advice create, expand or alter any warranty with respect to the sale of our products. Lincoln Electric is a responsive manufacturer, but the selection and use of specific products sold by Lincoln Electric is solely within the control of, and remains the sole responsibility of, the customer. Customer Assistance Policy