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Safety In Cutting With Plasma Arc - 6
EXTRA SAFETY MEASURES:
Applying the safety measures under certain circumstances may become difficult; nonetheless, the
rules set forth should be abided with. Keep your gloves dry and if that becomes impossible, keep a
spare pair with you.
Stand on a non-conducting material such as plywood, plastic mat etc. Insulate your body from the
cutting
piece.
If you have to carry out cutting works with high possibility of electrical shock such as in a moist
environment, in wet clothing, grids or scaffolding on your knees or leaning out or, where contact with
the ground is prevented, prefer to use the machine types specified below:
• Semi-automatic fixed DC voltage machines,
• DC manual arc cutting machines,
The condition of the torch and cables is very important. The plastic or fiber insulator on the handle
prevents contact with live parts. Always check the condition of the handle before operating the
plasma cutting. Replace the old and worn out handles and do not try to repair. Conduct the same
checks on the cables as well and since replacing the cable may be costly, repair them with a high-
resistance heat shrink etc. Check the insulation at all times before operating the machine.
If you feel an electrical shock, remember that this is a warning. In such a case, before continuing with
the work, check your working habits and work environment in terms of electrical shock risks. In case
of any abnormal situation, do not continue with cutting without taking the measures required. If you
cannot identify the source of the problem, have it checked by an authorized specialist.
PRECAUTIONS FOR THE OTHER PERSONS IN THE WORK AREA
:
The cleanliness and order of the work area are very important for you and the other people in
the area both. Other cutting operators or people walking around may step into your cutting bath
accidentally or trip on the cables and fall inviting the risk of an electrical shock to you and the other
people around. Furthermore, the plasma cutting splashes may cause risk of burns to the other
people in the vicinity.
Segregating the cutting site with a fire-proof barrier could reduce the above risks.
Warn other people in the work area about using work safety equipment. In particular if they have to
work in a cutting site, warn them about wearing fire-resistant work outfits, work goggles, insulated
shoes and gloves etc. remove the people, who do not heed your warnings, from the work site.
If you are cutting on a high place, use warning signs showing the risk of cutting splashes falling down
on the people below.
Electromagnetic fields may be dangerous for the pace-makers.
Warn the people in the vicinity, regardless of operators or otherwise, regarding the above and post
warning signs. Tell such people that they should consult a doctor before entering the cutting area.
The cutting sites pose high risk of electrical shocks. Other people may face the risk of an electrical
shock by passing on a cable while working around. Do not use un-insulated cutting cables and pass
the cables through insulated, plastic ducts where possible.
INFORMATION ABOUT THE RESIDUAL RISKS
:
Askaynak Inverter Plasma 65-ULTRA
plasma cutting machine has been designed and
manufactured in conformity with the safety rules setout by the TS EN 60974-1 standard. All the
measures required for eliminating the safety risks involved have been taken and the measures to be
taken by the users and the rules to be observed have been indicated in the user manual. Eliminating
the said risks is not possible if due care is not exercised and the safety measures prescribed are
not taken. Such risks may start from slight injuries, but the risk of explosion may become fatal for
multiple people as well. Ensuring the safety of the cutting area is the responsibility of the user and
if the said measures are not taken properly, the work must be stopped and the authorized persons
must be notified
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