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SAFETY INSTRUCTION
Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Welding arc rays from all welding processes produce intense, visible and invisible (ultraviolet and
infrared) rays that can burn eyes and skin.
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Wear an approved welding helmet fitted with an appropriate shade of
filter lens to protect your face and eyes when welding or watching.
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Wear approved safety glasses with side shields under your helmet.
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Never use broken or faulty welding helmets.
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Always ensure there are adequate protective screens or barriers to
protect others from flash, glare and sparks from the welding area.
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Ensure that there are adequate warnings that welding or cutting is
taking place.
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Wear suitable protective flame resistant clothing, gloves and footwear.
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Check and be sure the area is safe and clear of inflammable material
before carrying out any welding.
Some welding and cutting operations may produce noise. Wear safety ear
protection to protect your hearing if the ambient noise level exceeds the
local allowable limit (e.g: 85 dB).
Welding and Cutting Lens Shade Selector Guide
