WELDING SPARKS CAN CAUSE INJURY, FIRE, OR EXPLOSION
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Remove all flammable materials from the welding area
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Always have a charged fire extinguisher available in the welding area
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When not welding make sure the welding tip is not grounded, this causes a heat build up and possi-
ble fire
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Avoid welding near hydraulic lines, fuel lines, electrical cords, air hoses, or welding guns and ca-
bles
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Sparks and hot metal fly out from the work area when welding, wear approved safety glasses with
side shields under approved helmets, wear proper body and hand protection, and wear flame resis-
tant ear plugs to keep sparks from entering the ears
CYLINDERS CAN EXPLODE IF DAMAGED
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Gas cylinders contain gas under very high pressure. If damaged they can result in that cylinder ex-
ploding. Gas cylinders are a major part of metalworking and must be treated with care.
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Protect gas cylinders from excessive heat, mechanical shocks, slag, open flames, sparks, and arcs
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Always keep cylinders in an upright position securely fastened to a fixed support
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Valve protection caps should always be in place and hand tight except when the cylinder is in use
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Keep all cylinders away from any welding or electrical circuits
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Never allow the arc from a welder to contact a cylinder
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Never cut any type of pressurized cylinder, an explosion could result
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Always turn your face away from the valve when opening the cylinder
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Read and follow all instructions on compressed gas cylinders, associated equipment, and CGA pub-
lication P-1 listed in the Safety Standards before using
ELECTRIC AND MAGNETIC FIELDS MAY BE DANGEROUS
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Electric current used in arc welding can create Electric and Magnetic Fields (EMF)
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Magnetic fields can affect pacemakers and wearers should avoid proximity to EMF. Wearers need to
contact their doctors before operating this type of equipment
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Exposure to EMF during operation of this equipment may have other health effects which are not
yet known
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Route the work and torch cables together and not around your body
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Do not place your body between the torch cable and the work cable. They both need to be on the
same side of your body when operating
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Do not work next to the welding machine
ELECTRICALLY POWERED EQUIPMENT
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Disconnect power source or disconnect the switch at the fuse box before working on any equipment
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Only install equipment using the US National Electrical Code, all local codes, and the manufac-
turer’s recommendations
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Ground the equipment in accordance with the US National Electrical Code
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HOT PARTS CAN CAUSE SERIOUS BURNS
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Do not touch hat parts without wearing protection.
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Allow the torch to cool sufficiently before working with parts that could potentially be hot.
