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Item 57574
11.
Do not weld or cut in atmospheres
containing dangerously reactive or
flammable gases, vapors, liquids, or dust.
12.
Clean and purge containers before applying heat.
Do not apply heat to a container that has held an
unknown substance or a combustible material whose
contents, when heated, can produce flammable or
explosive vapors. Vent closed containers, including
castings, before preheating, cutting, or welding.
Personal Safety
1.
Wearing and using personal safety clothing and
safety devices reduce the risk of injury.
Wear the following:
a.
Fire-resistant clothing
(Do not wear pants with
cuffs, shirts with open pockets, or any clothing
that can catch and hold molten metal or sparks.)
b.
Fire-resistant leather leggings and work boots
c.
Dry, insulating leather welding gloves
d.
NIOSH-approved respirator
e.
Shade 5 or higher welding goggles
f.
Appropriate head covering to
protect head and neck
g.
Fire-resistant ear plugs or ear muffs (if welding
or cutting overhead or in confined spaces)
Keep clothing and safety equipment free of grease,
oil, solvents and any other flammable substances.
2.
Stay alert. Watch what you are doing, and
use common sense when operating this
Regulator.
Do not use while tired or under the
influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication.
A moment of inattention while operating
may result in serious personal injury.
3.
Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and
balance at all times.
Proper footing and balance
enables better control in unexpected situations.
4.
INHALATION HAZARD:
Welding and Cutting Produce
TOXIC FUMES.
Exposure to welding or cutting exhaust fumes can
increase the risk of developing certain cancers,
such as cancer of the larynx and lung cancer.
Also, some diseases that may be linked to exposure
to welding or cutting exhaust fumes are:
• Early onset of Parkinson’s Disease
• Heart disease • Ulcers
• Damage to the reproductive organs
• Inflammation of the small intestine or stomach
• Kidney damage
• Respiratory diseases such as
emphysema, bronchitis, or pneumonia
Use natural or forced air ventilation and
wear a respirator approved by NIOSH to
protect against the fumes produced to
reduce the risk of developing the
above illnesses.
5.
Avoid overexposure to fumes and gases.
Keep
your head out of the fumes. Do not breathe fumes.
Use enough ventilation or exhaust, or both to keep
fumes and gases away from your breathing area.
Where ventilation is questionable, have a qualified
technician take an air sampling to determine the
need for corrective measures. If necessary, use
mechanical ventilation to improve air quality. If this
is not possible, use an approved respirator. Do not
work in confined areas unless they are well-ventilated
or you are wearing an air supplied ventilator.
Always follow OSHA guidelines for Permissible
Exposure Limits (PEL’s) for various fumes and gases.
Follow the American Conference of Governmental
Industrial Hygienists recommendations for the
Threshold Limit Values (TLV’s) for fumes and
gases. Have a recognized specialist in Industrial
Hygiene or Environmental Services check the
operation and air quality and make recommendations
for the specific welding or cutting situation.
