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Safety in Welding - 2
The other protective materials to be used in hazardous circumstances are as
follows:
• Fire resistant clothing,
• Leg Dusters,
• Aprons,
• Leather arm covers and shoulder cloaks,
• A cap worn under the welding mask.
Gloves made of fire-resistant materials such as leather etc. must to be worn without
fail, in order to protect the hands against burns, cuts and scratches. Additionally,
the gloves made of fire-resistant materials such as leather etc. have to be robust and
dry to ensure protection against electrical shock.
Noise
:
Ear protection should be used for protecting the ears against sparks and molten
metal as well as loss of hearing caused by the noise of the arc welder. When the
noise level in the work environment reaches a disturbing level for the ears and
causes head ache, a hearing problem may be experienced. Ear protection must be
used immediately in such cases.
The loss of hearing may not be evident until a test is conducted, but treatment after
that point may also be too late.
Importance and Cleanliness of Working Environment:
The order and cleanliness of the work environment is equally important as
maintaining the welding machine.
The degree of hazard increases along with the number of the employees. Despite
reading the warning notes about the machine and taking the measures required,
someone tripping on a live cable in the work environment could still create the risk
of electric shock, contact with hot metals or falling down.
All the equipment, cables, hoses and gas cylinders must be kept away from the
floors, corridors and stairs etc. with heavy traffic. The environment must be kept
orderly and neat and the work environment must be cleaned after the welding works
are finished. This will improve the work efficiency along with work safety. Moreover,
somebody in the work environment my accidentally step in to the welding bath;
therefore barriers should be placed around the area during the welding works.
GAS CYLINDER MAY EXPLODE
: Only the gas cylinders specifically manufactured
for welding purposes containing compressed gas should be used. Make sure that
correct regulators for the gas and cylinder pressure used are installed properly.
The cylinders must be kept in an upright position and attached somewhere with
the safety chain. Do not displace the cylinders without installing the safety caps.
Make sure that the electrodes, electrode handles, work clamps and all types of
parts carrying voltage do not come in touch with the cylinders. Store the cylinders
away from risky places, where heat and sparks are generated.
WELDED MATERIAL MAY BURN
: Intense heat may be released while welding.
Contact with the hot surfaces and materials may cause serious burns. Gloves must
be used without fail while touching or carrying such materials.
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