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5 ways to improve welding safety

Welding is one of the most utilized metal fabrication processes. Know in detail the top 5 ways to improve welding safety.

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5 ways to improve welding safety

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  1. 5 ways to improve welding safety

  2. INTRODUCTION • Welding is one of the most utilized metal fabrication processes. • Due to exposure to heat, harmful gases and fumes, and welding sparks, this process becomes hazardous to the operators. • If necessary safety precautions are not taken, the operators may have injuries to their skin, eyes, and respiratory system. • Therefore, while welding, the operator is always at risk if proper safety precautions are not taken.

  3. Read the manual • There are several types of welding, and so are the types of welding equipment. • Regardless of the operator’s experience in the welding industry, he must go through the operation manual. • Manuals contain important safety information and can give you instructions regarding specific machines that will help you use it safely. • Hence, reducing the chances of human errors and operational accidents.

  4. Wear an Appropriate Welding Gear • Even if you are simply doing a quick tack weld, you still need to take proper precautions and wear safety gear, including gloves, helmet, and clothing. • When you weld, you should wear a flame-resistant shirt or welding jacket and pants. • The welder's gear can prevent skin burns, heat rashes, and chemical touch sensitivity to the operator. • As the fumes after welding are highly reactive to skin and eyes, wearing safety gear is a must.

  5. Use Auto-Darkening Helmets • The operator must wear auto-darkening helmet of a specific grade to protect against welding sparks. • Auto-darkening helmets come with sensors that cause the lens to go dark in a fraction of a second. • Newer helmets have different modes, allowing the same helmet to be used for welding, cutting, and grinding.

  6. Breathe Freely • Fumes and smoke emitted during welding may cause health hazards. • When welding in closed spaces, toxic fumes may accumulate, replacing breathable air. • Awelding fume extractor can be used to remove fumes from the area and ensure enough clean breathing air is available.

  7. Use Optimized Welding Fixtures • Welding fixtures can be used to provide flexibility and convenience to the work piece handling in the welding process. • Tasks like holding a work piece, flipping, and aligning a work piece are easily performed by the optimized fixture. • This helps to avoid accidents

  8. CONCLUSION • Welding is a risky activity that can be even more dangerous in the training stage. • If you follow these welding practices and encourage others at your company to do the same, you can do your part to make sure it’s a safe environment for everyone. • Along with knowing how to improve welding safety, it is important to use quality welding machines.

  9. CONTACT • YORK ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS FZC • OFFICE NO. LV-27D, PO BOX 42167,HAMRIYAH FREE ZONE, PHASE 2,SHARJAH | UAETEL : +971 6 5264382 • MOB : +971 54 791 8858 • FAX : +971 6 5264384 • Mail : sales@yesmachinery.ae

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