This Article deals with Safety Consideration in Welding
Source: Indian Railway Standard IRS M28-2011
Burn Protection- Molten metal, sparks, slag &hot work surfaces are produced by welding cutting & allied processes. These can causes burns.
- To avoid burns worker should wear protective cloths made of fire resistance material.
- Pant cuffs, open pockets or other places on clothing that can catch & retain molten metal should not be worn.
- High top shoes or lather leggings & fire resistant gloves should be worn.
- Halmet or hand shields that provide protection for face, neck & ear, & head covering to protect the head should be used.
- The clothing should be kept free of grease & oil.
- Wear insulated gloves.
Electrical Hazardus
- All electrical instrument and work pieces should grounded.
- To prevent shock, the work area, equipment & clothing should be kept dry all the times.
- Welder should wear dry gloves & rubber sole shoes.
- Cables &connection should be kept in good condition.
- Correct cable size should be used to avoid over loading & subsequent failure of cable.
- All electrical connections should be tight, clean & dry.
Fumes and gases
- Fumes are solid particles which originates from welding filler metals and fluxes, the base metal and any coating presents in base metal.
- Sufficient ventilation & exhausts should be used to keep fumes and gases away from breathing zone when welding is performed in the confined spaces.
- Use auto- darkening helmets.
- Follow the recommendations of manufacturers in this regard.
- Welding, Cutting and allied operations may produce radiant energy.
- One should not look at welding arc except through welding filter plates.
- Exposed Skin should be protected with adequate gloves & clothing.
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