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1 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WARNING!
These Safety Precautions are for your protection. They summarise precautionary
information from the references listed in the 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 the Safety Precautions could
result in injury or death.
PROTECT YOURSELF AND OTHERS
Some welding, cutting and gouging processes are noisy and require
hearing protection. The arc, like the sun, emits ultraviolet (UV) and
other radiation and can injure the 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 look at 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 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 the
clothing.
5. Protect other personnel from arc rays and hot sparks using a suitable nonflammable
partition or curtains.
6. Use goggles over safety glasses when chipping slag or grinding. Chipped slag may be
hot and can fly for long distances. Bystanders should also wear goggles over safety
glasses.
FIRES AND EXPLOSIONS
The heat from flames and arcs can start fires. Hot slag or sparks can
also cause fires and explosions. Therefore:
1. Remove all combustible materials well away from the work area or cover the materials
with a protective nonflammable covering. Combustible materials include wood, cloth,
sawdust, liquid and gas fuels, solvents, paints and coating paper, etc.
2. Hot sparks or hot metal can fall through cracks or crevices in floors or wall openings and
cause a hidden smoldering fire or fires on the floor below. Make certain that such
openings are protected from hot sparks and metal.
3. Do not weld, cut or perform other hot work until the workpiece has been completely
cleaned, to ensure there are no substances on the workpiece which might produce
flammable or toxic vapors. Do not perform hot work on closed containers. They may
explode.
4. Have fire extinguishing equipment handy for instant use, such as a garden hose, water
pail, sand bucket, or portable fire extinguisher. Be sure you are trained in its use.
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