5. Connect work clamp to workpiece as close to the weld as possible.
6. Do not work next to, sit or lean on the welding power source.
7. Do not weld while carrying the welding power source wire feeder.
About Implanted Medical Devices:
Implanted Medical Device wearers should consult their doctor and the device manufacturer before
performing or going near arc welding, spot welding, gouging, plasma arc cutting, or induction
heating operations. If cleared by your doctor, then following the above procedures is
recommended.
Safety Standards
• ANSI Standard Z49.1, SAFETY IN WELDING AND CUTTING, American Welding Society, 2501 N.W.
7
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St., Miami, FL 33125. Free download at http://www.aws.org/technical/AWS_Z49.pdf
• ANSI Standard Z41.1, STANDARD FOR MEN’S SAFETY - TOE FOOTWEAR obtainable from the
American National Standards Institute, 1430 Broadway, New York, NY 10018.
• ANSI Standard Z49.2, FIRE PREVENTION IN THE USE OF CUTTING AND WELDING
PROCESSES obtainable from the American National Standards Institute, 1430 Broadway, New York,
NY 10018.
• OSHA, SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARDS, 29CRF 1910, obtainable from the U.S. Government
Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402.
• OSHA, PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT, OSH 3151-12R 2003. Free download at
https://www.osha.gov/Publications/osha3151.pdf