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1. |
Make sure your arc welding equipment is installed properly
and grounded and is in good working condition. |
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2. |
Always wear protective clothing suitable for welding. |
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3. |
Always wear proper eye protecting, while welding. |
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4. |
Keep your work area clean and free of hazards. Make sure that
no flammable, volitile or explosive materials are in or near
the work area. |
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5. |
Do not weld in a confined space without extra special
precaution. |
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6. |
Do not weld on sealed containers that have held combustibles,
without taking extra special precautions. |
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7. |
Use mechanical exhaust at the point of welding when welding
lead, Cadmium, Chromium, Manganese, Brass, Bronze, Zinc or
galvanised
steels. |
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8. |
When it is necessary to weld in a damp or wet area, wear
rubber boots and stand on a dry insulated platform. |
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9. |
Do not weld on sealed containers or compartments without
providing vents and taking special precautions. |
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10. |
If it necessary to slice length of welding cable together,
make sure all electrical connections are light and insulated.
Do not use with frayed,
cracked or bare spots in the insulation. |
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11. |
When the electrode holder is not in use, hang it on brackets
provided. |
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12. |
Dispose off electrode stubs in proper container since stubs on
the floor are a safety hazard. |
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Shield other from the light rays produced by your welding arc. |
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14. |
Do not weld near degreasing operations. |
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15. |
When working above ground make sure that scaffold, ladder or
work surface is solid. |
Conventional
After
half a century of commercial welding, welding has proved in itself
not injury to health. However, as in most trades, if a welder is
careless some features of welding can cause discomfort and actual
danger.