SAFETY
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2.1.14 USER RESPONSIBILITY
Users of ESAB equipment have the ultimate responsibility for ensuring that anyone who works
on or near the equipment observes all the relevant safety precautions. Safety precautions must
meet or exceed the standard requirements that apply to this type of equipment.
This equipment will perform as per the information contained herein when installed, operated,
maintained and repaired in accordance with the instructions provided. This equipment must be
checked periodically. Defective equipment (including welding leads) should not be used. Parts
that are broken, missing, plainly worn, distorted or contaminated, should be replaced
immediately. Should such repairs or replacements become necessary, it is recommended that
such repairs be carried out by appropriately qualified persons approved by ESAB. Advice in this
regard can be obtained by contacting an accredited ESAB distributor.
This equipment or any of its parts should not be altered from standard specification without
prior written approval of ESAB. The user of this equipment shall have the sole responsibility for
any malfunction which results from improper use or unauthorized modification from standard
specification, faulty maintenance, damage or improper repair by anyone other than
appropriately qualified persons approved by ESAB.
All work must be carried out by trained personnel well-acquainted with the operation of the
equipment. Incorrect operation of the equipment may lead to hazardous situations, which
could result in injury to the operator and damage to the equipment.
1. ANYONE WHO USES THE EQUIPMENT MUST BE FAMILIAR WITH:
• its operation
ADDITIONAL SAFETY INFORMATION
For more information on safe practices for electric arc welding and cutting
equipment, ask your supplier for a copy of “Precautions and Safe Practices
for Arc Welding, Cutting and Gouging.” Form 52-529.
The following publications are recommended to you:
1. ANSI/ASC Z49.1 - "Safety in Welding and Cutting"
2. AWS C5.5 - "Recommended Practices for Gas Tungsten Arc Welding"
3. AWS C5.6 - "Recommended Practices for Gas Metal Arc Welding"
4. AWS SP - "Safe Practices" - Reprint, Welding Handbook
5. ANSI/AWS F4.1 - "Recommended Safe Practices for Welding and Cutting of Containers
That Have Held Hazardous Substances"
6. OSHA 29 CFR 1910 - "Safety and Health Standards"
7. CSA W117.2 - "Code for Safety in Welding and Cutting"
8. NFPA Standard 51B, “Fire Prevention During Welding, Cutting, and Other Hot Work"
9. CGA Standard P-1, “Precautions for Safe Handling of Compressed Gases in Cylinders”
10. ANSI Z87.1, "Occupational and Educational Personal Eye and Face Protection Devices"
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