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10 Preparing Workplace and Welding Process
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10
Preparing Workplace and Welding Process
Danger from fumes and airborne particulates
Switch on the welding fume extractor at the workplace.
Ensure that the room is well ventilated.
Never weld in rooms with a ceiling height of less than 3 m.
Observe furthermore your working instructions and the accident
prevention regulations.
This will help to avoid health damage due to fumes and airborne
particulates.
Danger from fire and explosion
Remove all inflammable
materials and liquids from your working area.
Ensure that there are no explosive materials in your working area.
Ensure that an approved fire extinguisher is available at the workplace.
Danger from tripping and falling
Lay cables and connecting leads in such a way that they are protected
against damage and
that you or third parties cannot trip over them or fall.
Warning of weld spatter
Ensure that there is no equipment or apparatus in the working area that
could be damaged by weld spatter.
Remove if necessary.