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WELDING can cause fire or explosion.
Sparks and spatter fly off from the welding arc. The flying sparks and
hot metal, weld spatter, hot work piece, and hot equipment can cause
fires and burns. Accidental contact of electrode or welding wire to
metal objects can cause sparks, over heating, or fire.
1. Protect yourself and others from flying sparks and hot metal.
2. Do not weld where flying sparks can strike flammable material. Remove all
flammables within 35ft (10.7 m) of the welding arc. If this is not possible,
tightly cover them with approved covers.
3. Be alert that welding sparks and hot materials from welding can easily go
through small cracks and openings to adjacent areas.
4. Watch for fire, and keep a fire extinguisher nearby.
5. Be aware that welding on a ceiling, floor, bulkhead, or partition can cause fire
on the hidden side.
6. Do not weld on closed containers such as tanks or drums.
7. Connect work cable to the work as close to the welding area as practical to
prevent welding current from travelling long, possibly unknown paths and
causing electric shock and fire hazards.
8. Do not use welder to thaw frozen pipes.
9. Remove stick electrode from holder or cut off welding wire at contact tip when
not in use.
Flying sparks and hot metal can cause Injury.
Chipping and grinding cause flying metal. As welds cool, they can
throw off slag.
1. Wear approved face shield or safety goggles. Side shields recommended.
2. Wear proper body protection to protect skin.
CYLINDERS can explode if damaged.
Shielding gas cylinders contain gas under high pressure. If damaged,
a cylinder can explode. Since gas cylinders are normally part of the
welding process, be sure to treat them carefuIIy.
1. Protect compressed gas cylinders from excessive heat, mechanical shocks,
and arcs.
2. Install and secure cylinders in an upright position by chaining them to a
stationary support or equipment cylinder rack to prevent falling or tipping.
3. Keep cylinders away from any welding or other electrical circuits.
4. Never allow a welding electrode to touch any cylinder.
5. Use only correct shielding gas cylinders, regulators, hoses and fittings designed
for the specific application; maintain them and associated parts in good
condition.
6. Turn face away from valve outlet when opening cylinder valve.
7. Keep protective cap in place over valve except when cylinder is in use or
connected for use.
8. Read and follow instructions on compressed gas cylinders, associated
equipment, and CGA publication P-1 listed in Safety Standards.
KEEP BATTERIES OUT OF REACH OF
CHILDREN
1. Swallowing may lead to serious injury in as little as 2 hours or death, due to
chemical burns and potential perforation of the oesophagus.
2. If you suspect your child has swallowed or inserted a button battery immediately
call the 24-hour Poisons Information Centre in Australia on 13 11 26 for fast,
expert advice.
3. Examine devices and make sure the battery compartment is correctly secured,
e.g. that the screw or other mechanical fastener is tightened. Do not use if
compartment is not secure.
4. Dispose of used button batteries immediately and safely. Flat batteries can still
be dangerous.
5. Tell others about the risk associated with button batteries and how to keep their
children safe.
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