10 Welding Safety Rules in the Workplace

Follow These 10 Safety Rules for Welding

1. Conduct welding in a designated safe location

A welder should observe their surroundings or working environment prior to welding. It is best to observe whether any flammable equipment or materials are present within the vicinity of the welding area. The considered safe distance from the welding area is 35-feet(10 meters). If the object to be welded or cut cannot readily be moved, a work around OSHA recommended is to transfer movable fire hazards away from the welding area.

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2. Protect yourself from fire hazards

If all the fire hazards cannot be removed, then appropriate safeguards should be in place to protect the immovable fire hazards and to confine heat, sparks, and hot slags that are produced by welding.

3. Consider the risks

There are various risks associated with welding, most of which pose health hazards (e.,g exposure to fumes and UV radiation). Welding risks may vary depending on the area where it will be done, so it is recommended that a risk assessment be carried out prior to work. This will help in setting up controls to manage or eliminate the risks. Otherwise, no welding and cutting work should be permitted.

4. Maintain your equipment

A welder or helper working on platforms, scaffolds, or runways shall be protected against falling by the use of railings, safety belts, life lines, or some other equally effective safeguards. Welders shall place welding cable and other equipment so that it is clear of passageways, ladders, and stairways.

5. Wear appropriate PPEs at all times

Welders should always wear the appropriate PPE to safeguard against hazards that can cause physical injury or illness. Some examples of PPE that welders should wear are:

• Long-sleeved shirts
• Long pants with no cuffs
• Welding helmet or goggles
• Respirators
• Ear muffs/plugs
• Boots & gloves

6. Ventilate the welding area

Another means of preventing welding incidents and protecting employees is proper ventilation. Ventilation is mainly used for removing air contaminants from a worker&#;s work area, preventing the accumulation of flammable or combustible gases or vapors, and preventing oxygen-rich or oxygen-deficient atmospheres.

7. Protect yourself from fumes and gases

Local exhaust or general ventilating systems shall be provided and arranged to keep the amount of toxic fumes, gases, or dust below the maximum allowable concentration. If necessary, welders should wear a respirator to protect themselves from breathing in harmful substances.

8. Provide warnings for other workers

After welding operations are completed, the welder shall mark the hot metal or provide some other means of warning other workers.

9. Read warning labels and relevant documents, and keep training

Ensure that each welder has access to labels on containers of such materials and safety data sheets and is trained when new equipment and techniques are adopted.

10. Enforce safety procedures

Hold yourself and those around you accountable when it comes to following safety guidelines. Report any safety violation activities in the best interest of you and those you share a workspace with.

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The three golden rules are as follows:

1.Joint preparation is critical.

2.Comfort is more important than welding technique.

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3.Welding machine set-up is the key to a smooth weld.

Joint preparation is the part of welding most people never think about. We concentrate on welding techniques and anything else that seems to be the answer to a better weld! The fact is no matter what welding process is chosen the joint set-up is the first part of producing a sound quality weld. What you put in is what you get out! A dirty joint or improper fit-up will make the best welders fail at their job. If you spend some time properly fitting up and preparing you weld joint; the welding part will become much easier. The last thing you want in a weld joint is moisture, paint, rust, mill scale, or anything else that does not belong there! If you work with clean metal, and a clean weld joint, the only thing left is a clean weld. Don't expect the weld to clean itself because that is your job!

Comfort is the most important part of welding. No matter what welding technique you choose being comfortable is what it is all about. Find a comfortable position and something to lean on. The goal is to stabilize your body and hands so you have full control over your welding technique. It is better to be comfortable and in control then have a welding technique down but you are not able to stay steady when welding.

Proper welding machine set-up is the key to having a smooth weld and at the same time can compensate for a lack of skill. Many welders get so used to using the same machine all of the time they forget how to set one up. I am guilty of this myself. When I work with the same welding machine I get very intimate with the way the machine runs. After a while you just know where to set the machine for what you are going to weld. The key to sound weld quality is know how to set any welding machine to run properly. Before getting caught up in welding techniques and other distractions lean how to set any welding machine out there. This is so true when it comes to taking onsite welder qualification tests!

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