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Some dust created by cutting, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contains chemicals known to cause
cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:
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Lead from lead-based paint.
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Crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products.
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Arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber (CCA).
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Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure to
these chemicals: work in a well-ventilated area, and work with approved safety equipment, such as those dust masks
that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.
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Avoid prolonged contact with dust from cutting, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities. Wear protective
clothing and wash exposed areas with soap and water. Allowing dust to get into your mouth, eyes, or lay on the skin
may promote absorption of harmful chemicals.
FLYING DEBRIS
Metal cutting operations can create debris. Use proper eye protection pursuant to ANSI Z87.1 requirements. All persons
operating in the vicinity of Saddle Machine operations should be aware of debris and take necessary precautions. Consult
the publications section of this manual for further information.
PLASMA ARC RAYS
Plasma Arc Rays can injure your eyes and burn your skin. The plasma arc process produces very bright ultraviolet and
infrared light. These arc rays will damage your eyes and burn your skin if you are not properly protected.
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To protect your eyes, always wear a welding helmet or shield. Also, always wear safety glasses with side shields,
goggles or other protective eye wear.
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Wear welding gloves and suitable clothing to protect your skin from the arc rays and sparks.
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Keep helmet and safety glasses in good condition. Replace lenses when cracked, chipped or dirty.
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Protect others in the work area from the arc rays. Use protective booths, screens or shields.
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Use the shade of lens as suggested in the following per ANSI/ASC Z49.1:
HEAVY COMPONENTS
Use caution when lifting or moving the saddle machine. Use team lifting when necessary to avoid personal injury. When
using a mechanical device to move a machine follow all manufacturers’ safety guidelines. Pipe being operated on with the
machine may be heavy. Use all lifting guidelines outlined in Occupational Safety & Health Administration technical manual
Sect. 7, Ch. 1.5. See publications section for additional information.
ELECTRIC AND MAGNETIC FIELDS
Electric current flowing through any conductor causes localized Electric and Magnetic Fields (EMF). Welding and plasma
cutting current creates EMF fields around cables and machines. EMF fields may interfere with some pacemakers, and
operators and observers having a pacemaker should consult their physician before operation. Exposure to EMF fields may
also have other health effects which are now not known.
PINCH AND CRUSH POINTS
Mathey Dearman Saddle Machines in motion can create pinch points in normal operation. Be aware of all areas that may
potentially be a hazard when the Saddle Machine is in motion. Avoid working on the machine while the control electronics
are energized. Do not allow hoses, cords or other nearby items to come in contact with the machine.
