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3. Openings (concealed or visible) in floors or walls can expose combustibles
to sparks.
4. Combustibles adjacent to walls, ceilings, roofs or metal partitions can be
ignited by radiant or conducted heat.
After work, check that area is free of sparks, glowing embers and flames. An
empty container that held combustibles or that can produce flammable or
toxic vapours when heated, must never be welded on or cut, unless the
container has first been cleaned. This includes a thorough steam or caustic
cleaning (or a solvent or water washing, depending on the combustible’s
solubility) followed by purging and inerting with nitrogen or carbon dioxide,
and using protective equipment.
Water filling just below the working level may substitute for inerting.
A container with unknown contents should be cleaned (see paragraph
above).
DO NOT
depend on sense of smell or sight to determine if it is safe to
weld or cut. Hollow castings or containers must be vented before welding as
they can explode.
In explosive atmospheres, NEVER weld or cut where the air may contain
flammable dust, gas, or liquid vapours.
ELECTRIC ARC WELDING
Comply with precautions in above and this section. Arc welding, properly
done, is a safe process but a careless operator invites trouble. The equipment
carries high currents at significant voltages. The arc is very bright and hot.
Sparks fly, fumes rise, ultraviolet and infrared energy radiates and work pieces
are hot. The wise operator avoids unnecessary risks and protects himself and
others from accidents.
BURN PROTECTION
The welding arc is intense and visibly bright. It’s radiation can damage eyes,
penetrate lightweight clothing, reflect from light coloured surfaces and burn
the skin and eyes. Skin burns resemble acute sunburn, those from gas -
shielded arcs are more severe and painful.
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING (PPE) MUST BE WORN
Wear long sleeved clothing (particularly for gas shielded arc) in addition to
gloves, apron and strong shoes. As necessary, use additional protective
clothing such as leather jacket or sleeves, flameproof apron, and fire-resistant
leggings. Avoid outer garments of untreated cotton. Bare skin protection:
Wear dark substantial clothing, Button collars closed to protect the chest and
neck and button any pockets to prevent entry of sparks.
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