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

2. Electrical
Don’t form part of the circuit

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

4. Electrical
Check leads and hand pieces regularly for damage

5. Electrical
Tag dangerous machines

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

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

8. Ventilation
Respirators

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

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

11. Fire Hazards
Move flammables 10 m or cover

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

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

14. Eye Protection
Wear protection when grinding, cutting or drilling.

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

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