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Personal Safety Equipment

Personal Safety Equipment. Safety. It is important to know what safety equipment is available to assure you are properly protected against the hazards of welding. Ask, don’t assume you are protected. Safety Practices. Physical Hazards Electric Shock Welding Arc Rays Burns

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Personal Safety Equipment

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  1. Personal Safety Equipment UVU CRT 2009

  2. Safety • It is important to know what safety equipment is available to assure you are properly protected against the hazards of welding. • Ask, don’t assume you are protected. UVU CRT 2009

  3. Safety Practices • Physical Hazards • Electric Shock • Welding Arc Rays • Burns • Welding Environment • Flammables UVU CRT 2009

  4. Fire Extinguisher • It is always a good practice to know where the fire extinguishers are located and know how to use them. • It is not “if” but “when” a fire will occur. UVU CRT 2009

  5. Welding Hood • Protects the eyes and face from the damaging welding rays. • Helmet shade is adjustable from 9 to 13. UVU CRT 2009

  6. Welding Gloves and Jacket • Heavy leather gloves and leather jacket protect the skin from the sparks and heat during the welding process. UVU CRT 2009

  7. Work Boots • Leather work boots should be worn to prevent the welding slag and sparks from burning the feet. • Lace them all the way and place pants over the tongue. UVU CRT 2009

  8. Eye Protection • Always wear the proper eye protection during all shop procedures. UVU CRT 2009

  9. Eye Wash Station • An eye wash station is available in the shop and used whenever any foreign contaminates enter the eyes. UVU CRT 2009

  10. Welding Respirator • A respirator must be worn whenever welding coated or galvanized steel. • Failure to do this will result in serious illness. UVU CRT 2009

  11. Hearing Protection • When grinding wear the proper hearing protection such as ear plugs or ear muffs. UVU CRT 2009

  12. Vehicle Protection • When welding protect: • Glass • Interior Parts • Painted Surfaces • Electrical Systems Welding Blanket UVU CRT 2009

  13. Welding and Vehicle Electronics Before Welding • Disconnect battery • Place ground close to weld area • Keep welder away from vehicle • Remove vehicles computer if welding within 12 inches of it UVU CRT 2009

  14. Continuing Safely • These are only the basics of welding safety. • Be sure to follow any manufacturers recommendations regarding safety. • If you are unsure ask the instructor. UVU CRT 2009

  15. References • Inter Industry Conference on Automotive Collision Repair. I-CAR Online Training. http://www.i-car.com/, 2006. UVU CRT 2009

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