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Safety precautions and Security Advices
Please refer to the accident prevention regulations in respect of welding in confined spaces,
restricted conditions involving increased electrical hazards to the operator for further details on this
subject.
Hazards from ultraviolet rays
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Wear suitable protective clothing and eye protection.
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Screen the welding area to protect persons working near the welding area
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Wear gauntlets
Hazards from Gases & Fumes
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Ventilate the welding area to prevent a build-up of gas and fumes
Hazards from hot materials
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Flame resistant protective suit, leather gloves or
leather head shield mask (plus scarf due to
radiation) and undamaged protective footwear.
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Secure hot work pieces against accidental contact.
Hazards from Electricity
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Set the mains switch to the "0" (off) position when
servicing the torch
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Keep welding leads and mains cable always in good condition. If any
damage is visible, exchange the leads immediately with original parts
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Do not work with the covers off
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Always wear isolating gauntlets
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Persons with Pacemakers: please consult medical advice
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Not suitable for children
Hazards from Fire
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Any welding work musts be approved by the managers of the client
company (welding permit)
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Remove any combustible materials from the proposed welding area
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Carefully cover non-removable flammable parts
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Seal any openings.
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During welding, make sure fire-fighting equipment (eg. powder
extinguisher) is functional and present.
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Make sure that the work site is checked several times regarding fire nests in a 24 hours
period after completion of the works (“fire watch”).
Use of the welding set:
This set shall never, not even tentatively, be used for a different purpose than the given one (here:
MIG / MAG welding).
Gas cylinders:
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Take special care when handling the gas cylinders. Inert gas cylinders contain gas under
pressure and can explode if damaged. As shielding gas cylinders are part of the welding
