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SECTION 1: SAFETY
AIR N ARC
®
150 SERIES
Vanair Manufacturing, Inc.
vanair.com • 800-526-8817
Be alert that welding sparks and hot
materials from welding can easily go through
small cracks and openings to adjacent
areas.
Watch for fire and keep a fire extinguisher
nearby.
Be aware that welding on a ceiling, floor,
bulkhead, or partition can cause fire on the
hidden side.
Do not weld on closed containers such as
tanks, drums, or pipes, unless they are
properly prepared according to AWSF4.1
(See
Section 1.9, Principal Safety
Standards
).
Connect ground cable as close to the
welding area as practical to prevent welding
current from traveling long, possibly
unknown paths and causing electric shock,
sparks, and fire hazards.
Do not use welder to thaw frozen pipes.
Remove stick electrode from holder or cut off
welding wire at contact tip when not in use.
Wear oil-free protective garments such as
leather gloves, heavy shirt, cuffless trousers,
boots, and a cap.
Remove any combustibles, such as a butane
lighter or matches, from your person before
doing any welding.
Follow requirements in OSHA1910.252 (a)
(2) (iv) and NFPA 51B for hot work and have
a fire watcher and extinguisher nearby.
1.4.7
FLYING METAL CAN INJURE
EYES
Sparks and flying metal can
be caused by welding,
chipping, wire brushing, and
grinding. As welds cool, they
can throw off slag.
Wear approved safety
glasses with side shields even under your
welding helmet.
1.4.8
HOT PARTS CAN CAUSE
SEVERE BURNS
Do not touch hot parts bare
handed.
Allow cooling period before
working on equipment.
To handle hot parts, use proper tools and/or
wear heavy, insulated welding gloves and
clothing to prevent burns.
1.4.9
NOISE CAN DAMAGE HEARING
Noise from some processes
or equipment can damage
hearing.
Wear approved ear
protection if noise level is
high.
1.4.10
MAGNETIC FIELDS CAN
AFFECT PACEMAKERS
Pacemaker wearers keep
away.
Wearers should consult their
doctor before going near arc
welding, gouging, or spot
welding operations.
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 carefully.
1.4.11
CYLINDERS CAN EXPLODE IF
DAMAGED
Protect compressed gas
cylinders from excessive
heat, mechanical shocks,
physical damage, slag,
open flames, sparks, and
arcs.
