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Item 62181
SAFETY
MAINTENANCE
BASIC WELDING
WELDING TIPS
SETUP
Fume and Gas Safety
INHALATION HAZARD:
Welding and Plasma Cutting Produce toxic fumes.
1.
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 plasma 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.
2.
Do not use near degreasing or
painting operations.
3.
Keep head out of fumes.
Do not breathe exhaust fumes.
4.
Use enough ventilation, exhaust at arc, or
both, to keep fumes and gases from breathing
zone and general area.
If engineering controls
are not feasible, use an approved respirator.
5.
Work in a confined area only if it
is well-ventilated, or while wearing
an air-supplied respirator.
6.
Have a recognized specialist in
Industrial Hygiene or Environmental Services
check the operation and air quality
and make recommendations
for the specific welding situation.
Follow OSHA guidelines for
Permissible Exposure Limits (PEL’s) and
the American Conference of Governmental
Industrial Hygienists recommendations for
Threshold Limit Values (TLV’s) for fumes and gases.
Arc Ray Safety
ARC RAYS can injure eyes and burn skin.
1.
Wear ANSI-approved welding eye protection
featuring at least a number 10 shade lens rating.
2.
Wear leather leggings, fire resistant shoes
or boots during use.
Do not wear pants with
cuffs, shirts with open pockets, or any clothing
that can catch and hold molten metal or sparks.
3.
Keep clothing free of grease, oil,
solvents, or any flammable substances.
Wear dry, insulating gloves and protective clothing.
4.
Wear an approved head covering to protect
the head and neck.
Use aprons, cape, sleeves,
shoulder covers, and bibs designed and
approved for welding and cutting procedures.
5.
When welding/cutting overhead or in confined
spaces, wear flame resistant ear plugs or
ear muffs to keep sparks out of ears.
