allergies
burns
cancerous changes
damage, burns to the cornea, lens, retina, eye swelling, cataracts
loss of vision (when there is too much exposure to radiation)
stroke or heat exhaustion
As a means of protection against radiation:
protect the operator's eyes by using special protective glasses with a darkness level of at least 6 DIN
protect the operator's face by using a welding protective mask
use protective clothing that protects the operator against exposure to radiation
avoid looking directly at the burner flame
3.8.5. EXPLOSION HAZARD DURING CUTTING WITH A GAS BURNER
There is a risk of explosion when using a CNC machine with a gas burner and technical gases.
The explosion can be caused by:
oiled oxygen cylinders or welding equipment
overheated technical gas cylinder
oiled gas regulator during changing of cylinders
smoking in places where it is prohibited
using open fire in places where it is prohibited.
Hazards to the operator and bystanders due to the explosion:
heat burns
respiratory tract burns, respiratory problems
eye irritation
fainting
asphyxiation
injuries, injuries to limbs and head
limb amputation
death
Protection measures against explosion include:
strictly comply with applicable regulations regarding the use and storage of gas cylinders and the
installation of technical gases
cylinders must be placed vertically and secured from falling
in the event of damage to the installation, cylinders, regulators, hoses or other parts of the
installation it is absolutely necessary to terminate the work and inform the maintenance department
or the manager
use hoses, gas regulators and nozzles only for their intended purpose
do not use oil, grease in gas installations. All system components must be free of oil and grease
use explosion protection (e.g. fuses used on the burner and regulators)
carry out all work on the gas installation in accordance with applicable standards and by persons
having appropriate qualifications
shut off the gas supply after finishing work
If the machine is equipped in a plasma cutting device, detailed information on the rules of operation
and hazards during plasma cutting can be found in the operating instructions provided by the
manufacturer of the plasma source.
