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Prevention against Burns and Radiation
Arc rays from the welding process produce intense, visible and invisible (ultraviolet and infrared)
rays that can burn eyes and skin.
Wear an approved welding helmet fitted with a proper shade of filter lens to protect your face and
eyes when welding or watching.
Wear approved safety glasses with side shields under your helmet. Do not use broken or faulty
welding helmets.
Always ensure there are adequate protective screens or barriers to protect others from flash,
glare and sparks from the welding area. Ensure that there are adequate warnings that welding or
cutting is taking place.
Wear suitable protective flame resistant clothing. The sparks and spatter from welding, hot work
pieces, and hot equipment can cause fires and burns
Welding on closed containers, such as tanks, drums, or pipes, can cause them to explode.
Accidental contact of electrode to metal objects can cause arcs, explosion, overheating, or fire.
Check and be sure the area is safe and clear of inflammable material before carrying out any
welding.
Protection from moving parts
Stay away from moving parts such as motors and fans when the machine is in operation.
For Maintenance, Disconnect all the power supply cable before removing any protections and
coverings.
When loading welding wire and operating wire feeding, please protect your fingers to avoid
pinching. Do not point the torch at other people or your body when feeding wire.
Precautions against fire and explosion
Avoid causing fires due to sparks and hot waste or molten metal
Ensure that appropriate fire safety devices are available near the cutting / welding area.
Remove all flammable and combustible materials from the cutting / welding zone and
surrounding areas. Do not cut/weld fuel and lubricant containers, even if it's empty. These
containers must be carefully cleaned before they can be cut/welded.
Always allow the cut/welded material to cool before touching it or placing it in contact with
combustible or flammable material.
Do not work in atmospheres with high concentrations of combustible fumes, flammable gases
and dust. Always check the work area half an hour after cutting/welding to make sure that no fires
have begun.
Risks due to magnetic fields
The magnetic fields created by high currents may affect the operation of pacemakers or electronically
controlled medical equipment. Wearers of vital electronic equipment should consult their physician before
beginning any ARC welding, cutting, gouging or spot welding operations.
Do not go near welding equipment with any sensitive electronic equipment as the magnetic fields
may cause damage.
