Welding / Cutting Safety

·       Welding- Joining of two metals

·       Types- Arc welding, Gas welding, Tic welding , Mig welding.

·       Arc Welding Requirements:

Ø Welding Machine- Electrical Energy Is Converted In To Heat

Ø Welding Cable    

 

Ø Welding Holder

Ø Qualified Welder

Ø Return Earth Cable

Ø Proper PPE’S

Ø Welding socket must be made from  backlite material

Ø Separate Supply point must be provided for welding

Ø Welding machines should not be placed in wet areas

Ø There should be no joints in between welding cables

Ø A helper may be engaged during process for best safety considerations

 PPE’S

ü Welding Shield

ü Pure Rubber Shoe

ü Leather Gloves

ü Leather Apron

ü Goggles

 Additional safety requirements

ü Do not do weld in wet areas or a nearby source of flammable thinners , paints, etc.,

ü Earth Leakage Circuit Breaker Must be provided(to trip the current in case of emergency)

ü Earth Return Cable should be directly routed in to the welding machine .