1. SAFETY IN THE SHOP A GUIDE TO SAFETY WHILE ARC WELDING

2. Housekeeping Cleaning work areas Sweeping—prevent slips and falls Keeping designated walking areas clear of debris Restoring equipment and tools after job is completed

3. SAFETY: Eye Protection “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” when it comes to eye protection Always wear proper eye protection when working in the shop A welder must be protected from harmful light radiation given off by the welding process For welding you will be using chipping goggles and a welding helmet

4. Here are examples of proper eye protection

5. Dress Code Wear properly fitted clothes. When welding, sleeves should be buttoned and gloves should be worn. Wear boots or high top; Tightly laced shoes. Do not wear loose clothing, shirt tails, and unbuttoned sleeves around power equipment. Do not wear clothes that you do not want to get dirty.

6. Here’s a good example of a welder wearing all the proper welding protection

7. Behavior Most accidents are caused by carelessness Caused by human error Refrain from getting involved in poor shop behavior: scufflingplaying with tools trippingrunning pushinghurrying projects disobeying shop rulesloud talking

8. Welding Fumes Welding fumes can be harmful to the welder For these reasons, one should take precaution with welding fumes

9. Welding Fumes Welding should be done in a well ventilated area Should attempt to control fumes at the source –Common ways Extracted benches Local exhaust ventilation

10. Common Ventilation Practices Extracted bench method Local exhaust ventilation

11. Examples of Welding Practices

12. Shop colors to know

13. White White = Traffic Areas

14. Yellow Yellow = Caution

15. Red Red = Danger

16. Orange Orange = Warning

17. Green Green = Safety

18. Blue Blue = Information

19. Gray Gray = Used on floors