9 Precautions
and Safe Practices WARNING:
These Safety Precautions are for your protection. They
summarize precautionary information
from the references listed in Additional Safety Information section. Before performing
any installation or operating procedures,
be sure to read and follow the safety precautions listed
below as well as all other manuals,
material safety data sheets, labels, etc. Failure to observe
Safety Precautions can result in injury
or death. PROTECT
YOURSELF AND OTHERS -- Some welding, cutting, and gouging
processes are noisy and require ear protection. The arc, like the
sun, emits ultraviolet (UV) and other
radiation and can injure skin and eyes.
Hot metal can cause burns. Training in the proper use of the
processes and equipment is essential
to prevent accidents. Therefore:
1. Always wear safety
glasses with side shields in any work area, even if welding helmets, face shields,
and goggles are
also required. 2. Use
a face shield fitted with the correct filter and cover plates to protect your
eyes, face, neck, and ears from
sparks and rays of the arc when operating or observing operations. Warn bystanders
not to watch the
arc and not to expose themselves to the rays of the electric-arc or hot metal.
3. Wear flameproof
gauntlet type gloves, heavy long-sleeve shirt, cuffless trousers, high-topped
shoes, and a welding
helmet or cap for hair protection, to protect against arc rays and hot sparks
or hot metal. A flameproof
apron may also be desirable as protection against radiated heat and sparks.
4. Hot sparks or metal
can lodge in rolled up sleeves, trouser cuffs, or pockets. Sleeves and collars
should be kept
buttoned, and open pockets eliminated from the front of clothing
5. Protect other personnel
from arc rays and hot sparks with a suitable non-flammable partition or curtains.
6. Use goggles over
safety glasses when chipping slag or grinding. Chipped slag may be hot and can
fly far. Bystanders
should also wear goggles over safety glasses.
