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ANSI/ASC
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Study
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Personal
Protectiv
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Equipmen
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Welders

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Potential Job Hazards Inspectors

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Electric Shock
Falling
Radiation
Burns

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Eye Hazards
Smoke and
Fumes
Falling Objects

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Management Support
... is the most important element in
an effective safety and health
program.

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Management Support
... is evidenced by:
Stating clear safety objectives
Showing commitment to safety
Designating safe work areas
Developing safety procedures
Providing safe equipment
Implementing safety training

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Safety Training
Mandated by local occupational
safety regulations (e.g., OSHA
29CFR1910.1200)
A key aspect of safety
Fosters continuous improvement
Aids accident prevention

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Remember,
All accidents can be
prevented!

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MSDS
Material Safety Data Sheets

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TLV
Threshold Limit Value

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Topics

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Hazardous materials
Equipment operation
Equipment maintenance
Recognition of hazards
Safety rules

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Housekeeping
is the safety key to reducing:
Tripping hazards
Fire hazards
Blocked escape routes
Improper materials storage

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Protective Screens

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Note C-Clamps hanging on top rail of

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Good Idea???

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Fire Prevention
Designated welding/cutting areas
Work areas free of combustibles
Knowledge of equipment
Knowledge of processes
Fire watch if needed
Hot work permit

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Hot Work Permit

Description
Date, time, location
Nature of job

Flammability checks
Fire extinguishers
Instructions
Supervision signature

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Explosion Hazards
Flammable gases
Flammable vapors
Non-vented containers
Oxygen-rich environments

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Eye, Ear, Face, and Head

Protection

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Protective Clothing - 1 of 2
Sturdy boots, no laces
Clean clothing
Woolen is best
Treated cotton acceptable
No synthetics!

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Protective Clothing - 2 of 2
Trousers without cuffs
Trousers outside boots
Flaps on shirt pockets
Cap
Gloves
Leathers

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Machinery
Operating instructions
List of approved operators
Equipment guards
Equipment repairs
Lock, Tag, and Try

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Fume
Exposure
Note Head
Position

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Fume Avoidance
The most important factor in
avoiding fumes during welding is
the position of the head. Keeping
the head out of the fume plume will
avoid breathing the vast majority
of the fumes created.

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Fume and
Gas
Removal

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Ventilation Types
Natural
Mechanical, fans
Exhaust hood
Downdraft tables
Air-ventilated helmets

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Confined Space Welding

and Welding Inspection

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Factors

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Container cleanliness
Ventilation
Welding gases
Electrical shock ( use a GFCI )
Escape aspects
Entry Permit
Standby person

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Safe Welding and

Cutting of Containers

Prior use? Must know!

Toxic chemicals
Flammable chemicals

Fill with inert gas/water

Vent container
Fire extinguishers nearby

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Highly Toxic Materials

Exposure limits < 1.0 mg/m3

Sb

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Ba

Be

Cd

Cr

Co

Cu

Pb

Mn

Hg

Ni

Se

Ag

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Compressed
Gases
Cylinder Safety

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Cylinder Handling - 1 of 2
Do:
Identify properly
Protect from damage
Hoist properly
Keep upright (vertical)
Secure with chains

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Cylinder Handling - 2 of 2
Dont:
Weld on cylinders
Ground electrically
Use as rollers
Expose below -200 F
Expose above 1300 F
Lay on side

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Cylinder Usage
Approved regulators only
Open slowly
Face away from regulator gage
High PSI - open all the way
Fuel cylinders - open 1 turn max.
Close after use

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Manifold /
Piping
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Label Properly

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Manifold / Piping Systems

Design properly
Include relief devices of proper size
Vent relief devices properly
Label all piping properly
Operate properly

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Acetylene
---A Fuel Gas

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Oxygen
---Nonflammable
BUT
It Supports
Combustion
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Shielding Gases
Argon, Helium - Inert
Nitrogen, Carbon dioxide - Reactive
Odorless
Colorless
Can displace oxygen

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Electric Shock
Many sources for shock
>6 ma - primary current - harmful
Insulation - best guard
Good connections
Personnel training

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Remember,

ALL
ACCIDENTS CAN BE
PREVENTED !
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