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USER MANUAL
• A neck clip may be necessary to protect
against reflected radiation.
the operator and his assistant who may
be at risk.
Welding fumes can be controlled by a
number of factors, such as process
modifications, technical protection, working
methods, personal protective equipment
and administrative measures.
In the first instance, it is necessary to
consider whether the exposure can be
prevented by eliminating the welding fume.
Where this is not possible, the use of air
improvement and welding smoke reduction
devices is recommended. The use of
respiratory protective devices should not be
considered until all other possibilities have
been exhausted. Respiratory protective
equipment, such as a respirator, should only
be used as a temporary measure. However,
there must be no situation where, in
addition to ventilation measures, the use of
personal protection is necessary.
1.3.3 Protection of people in the vicinity of
the welding arc
• Protect other personnel in the vicinity
from the negative effects of arc
radiation and welding spatter. Warn
them of the dangers of exposure to the
welding arc.
• In the vicinity of the place where the
process is carried out, special anti-
reflective curtains or screens should be
used to isolate bystanders from the
radiation of the arc. Use a warning in
the visible place, e.g. the eye
protection symbol - "be aware of the
dangers of optical arc radiation."
• The welder's assistant should also wear
appropriate protective clothing. 1.4.1 Vapors and gases. Extra
precautions
1.4 FUMES AND GASIMENTS CAN
BE DANGEROUS
• Welding may produce fumes and gases
hazardous to health. Avoid inhaling
them. Use adequate ventilation and /
or mechanical welding hood to keep
fumes and gases away from the
breathing zone.
• When welding in confined spaces,
operators should only be allowed to
weld in situations where other
appropriately trained personnel are
nearby and can react immediately to a
possible hazard.
• In confined spaces or, under certain
circumstances, outdoors, the use of
individual welder's respiratory
protection, such as a respirator, may
be required. Additional precautions are
also required when welding galvanized
steel.
• Do not weld near chlorinated
hydrocarbons deriving from
degreasing, cleaning or spraying. Heat
Arc welding and related processes
produce welding fumes that can
contaminate the atmosphere surrounding
the workplace. Welding smoke is a
mixture of various gases in the air and
fine particles which may be hazardous to
health if inhaled or swallowed.
The degree of risk depends on:
• vapor composition,
• vapor concentration,
• exposure time.
A risk assessment is necessary taking into account
the specific circumstances of each individual
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