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12 Welding
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Danger of deflagration of explosive gases and substances
Never weld in rooms with an explosion hazard.
Never weld on vessels containing or that have contained substances
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which are inflammable or promote combustion,
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which may create health-endangering gases, fumes or airborne
particulates,
– or which could cause explosions.
Such work may only be carried out by welding specialists.
Do not carry out such work if you have not been specially trained for it.
Risk of fire and burns due to glowing weld spatter
Wear your personal protective equipment and
your safety goggles with sight glass of protection class 2.
Wear a protective helmet when welding over head.
Remove all inflammable materials and liquids from the vicinity of the place
of work before starting welding.
Ensure that an approved
fire extinguisher is available at the place of work.
Observe furthermore your working instructions and the accident
prevention regulations.
Glowing hot weld and liquid spatter occur during welding.