Safe Shop: Nature of the Hazard - Safe Welding Practices Cheshire CT
The major eye and face hazards during welding and cutting include arc and heat rays, flying metal, slag from chipping, dirt and particles from grinding. Because these hazards are so common in welding and cutting environments, proper selection and consistent use of eye and face protection are vital to avoid injury and blindness.
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Welding two pieces of metal together with sparks, fire and electricity is obviously a dangerous part of a technician’s job. Because as an automotive technician you’re not welding all day, the safety precautions that a professional welder takes sometimes go by the wayside. But even for short periods of welding, you must consider the dangers inherent in the job, and protect yourself with the proper equipment. That includes proper eye wear, gloves, clothing and fume extraction. Proper is the key word here. How many of you techs out there weld or cut with rubber shop gloves on? Do you think that’s going to protect you from flying sparks? Do you think your sunglasses are going to protect your eyes from flash? Think again. Eye and Face Protection
The major eye and face hazards during welding and cutting include arc and heat rays, flying metal, slag from chipping, dirt and particles from grinding. Because these hazards are so common in welding and cutting environments, proper selection and consistent use of eye and face protection are vital to avoid injury and blindness. First select the proper protection for the job you’ll be doing. Eye and face protectors for welding and related tasks, such as grinding and chipping, should comply with the requirements of ANSI Z87.1; they should be labeled indicating compliance. Depending on the specific work task, appropriate eye/face protection may include safety glasses with side protection (side... |
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