Fire & Explosive Risks
WARNING!
Sparks and spatter fly off from the welding arc. The flying
sparks and hot metal, weld spatter, work piece, and hot
equipment can cause fires and burns.
Accidental contact of electrode or welding wire to metal objects
can cause sparks, overheating, or fire.
1. Protect yourself and others from flying sparks and hot metal.
2. Do not weld where flying sparks can strike flammable
material.
3. Remove all flammables within 10m of the welding site.
4. Be alert that welding sparks and hot materials from welding
can easily go through small cracks and openings to adjacent
areas.
5. Watch for fire, and keep a fire extinguisher nearby.
6. Be aware that welding on a ceiling, floor, bulkhead, or partition
can cause fire on the hidden side.
7. Do not weld on closed containers such as tanks or drums.
8. Connect the work lead/clamp to the job as close to the
welding area as practical to prevent welding current from
travelling long, possibly unknown paths and causing electric
shock and fire hazards.
9. Do not use a welder to thaw frozen pipes.
10. Remove the stick electrode from the holder or cut off the
welding wire at the contact tip when not in use.
Sparks & Hot Metal
WARNING!
Chipping and grinding causes flying metal, and as welds
cool they can throw off slag.
1. Wear an AS/NZS approved face shield or safety goggles. Side
shields are recommended.
2. Wear appropriate safety equipment to protect the skin and
body.
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Cylinders
WARNING!
Gas cylinders contain gas under high pressure. If
damaged, a cylinder can explode. Since gas cylinders are
normally part of the welding
1. Protect compressed gas cylinders from excessive heat,
mechanical shocks, and arcs.
2. Install and secure cylinders in an upright position by chaining
them to a stationary support or equipment cylinder rack to
prevent falling or tipping.
3. Keep cylinders away from any welding or other electrical
circuits.
4. Never allow a welding electrode to touch any cylinder.
5. Use appropriate shielding gas, regulators, hoses, and fittings
designed for the specific application; maintain them and their
associated parts in good condition.
6. Turn your face away from the valve outlet when opening the
cylinder valve.
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