SAFETY
2-5
Therefore:
1. Welders with medical pacemakers fitted should consult their doctor before welding.
EMF may interfere with some pacemakers.
2. Exposure to EMF may have other health effects which are unknown.
3. Welders should use the following procedures to minimize exposure to EMF:
a. Route the electrode and work cables together. Secure them with tape when
possible.
b. Never coil the torch or work cable around your body.
c. Do not place your body between the torch and work cables. Route cables
together on the same side of your body.
d. Connect the work cable to the workpiece as close as possible to the area being
welded.
e. Keep the welding power source and cables as far away from your body as
possible.
2.1.6 FUMES AND GASES
Therefore:
1. Keep your head out of the fumes, smoke, and vapors. Do not breathe the smoke,
fumes, and gases that are generated by welding processes. Always provide
adequate ventilation in the work area by natural or mechanical means.
2. Do not weld, cut or gouge on materials such as galvanized steel, stainless steel,
copper, zinc, lead beryllium or cadmium unless positive mechanical ventilation is
provided. Do not breathe in the fumes from these materials.
3. Orient the ventilation to draw smoke, fumes, and vapors in a direction away from
the welding operator. Position ventilation suction to pull welding fumes and smoke
from the far side of the work area if possible.
4. Provide general ventilation for the surrounding work area if there is a risk of workers
or other persons beyond the immediate work area getting exposed to significant
welding fumes. Monitor the fugitive fumes and smoke for potential collateral
FUMES AND GASES - Can be dangerous to health
FUMES AND GASES – Can be dangerous to health.
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