A WILKINSON STAR LIMITED PRODUCT 01-19 ISSUE 1
form highly toxic and irritating gases.
Do not weld on coated metals unless the coating is
removed from the weld area, the area is well
ventilated and while wearing an air-supplied
respirator. The coatings on many metals can give
off toxic fumes if welded.
Prevention against burns and radiation
Arc rays from the welding process produce intense,
visible and invisible (ultraviolet and infrared) rays
that can burn eyes and skin.
Wear an approved welding helmet fitted with a
proper shade of filter lens to protect your face and
eyes when welding or watching.
Wear approved safety glasses with side shields
under your helmet.
Protection against noise
Some welding and cutting operations may produce
noise.
Wear safety ear protection to protect your hearing.
Protection from moving parts
When the machine is in operation keep away from
moving parts such as motors and fans. Moving
parts, such as the fan, may cut fingers and hands
and snag garments.
Protections and coverings may be removed for
maintenance only by qualified personnel, after first
disconnecting the power supply cable.
Replace the coverings and protections and close all
doors when the intervention is finished and before
starting the equipment.
Take care to avoid getting fingers trapped when
loading and feeding wire during set up and
operation.
When feeding wire be careful to avoid pointing it at
other people or towards your body.
Always ensure machine covers and protective
devices are in operation.
Precautions against fire and explosion
Check and be sure the area is safe and clear of
inflammable material before carrying out any
welding.
Accidental contact of electrode to metal objects
can cause arcs, explosion, overheating or fire.
Avoid causing fires due to sparks and hot waste or
molten metal.
Ensure that appropriate fire safety devices are
available near the cutting/welding area.
Do not cut/weld fuel and lubricant containers, even
if empty. These must be carefully cleaned before
they can be cut/welded.
Always allow the cut/welded material to cool
before touching it or placing it in contact with
combustible or flammable material.
Do not work in atmospheres with high
concentrations of combustible fumes, flammable
gases and dust.
Always check the work area half an hour after
cutting to make sure that no fires have begun.
Risks due to magnetic fields
The magnetic fields created by high currents may
affect
the
operation
of
pacemakers
or
electronically controlled medical equipment.
