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1. Anyone who uses the equipment must be familiar with:
• its operation
• location of emergency stops
• its function
• relevant safety precautions
• welding and cutting or other applicable operation of the equipment
2. The operator must ensure that:
• no unauthorised person is stationed within the working area of the equipment when it is started up
• no-one is unprotected when the arc is struck or work is started with the equipment
3. The workplace must:
• be suitable for the purpose
• be free from drafts
4. Personal safety equipment:
• Always wear recommended personal safety equipment, such as safety glasses, flame-proof clothing,
safety gloves
• Do not wear loose-fitting items, such as scarves, bracelets, rings, etc., which could become trapped or
cause burns
5. General precautions:
• Make sure the return cable is connected securely
• Work on high voltage equipment may only be carried out by a qualified electrician
• Appropriate fire extinguishing equipment must be clearly marked and close at hand
• Lubrication and maintenance must not be carried out on the equipment during operation
WARNING!
Arc welding and cutting can be injurious to yourself and others. Take precautions when
welding and cutting.
ELECTRIC SHOCK - Can kill
• Do not touch live electrical parts or electrodes with bare skin, wet gloves or wet
clothing
• Insulate yourself from work and ground.
• Ensure your working position is safe
ELECTRIC AND MAGNETIC FIELDS - Can be dangerous to health
• Welders having pacemakers should consult their physician before welding. EMF may
interfere with some pacemakers.
• Exposure to EMF may have other health effects which are unknown.
• Welders should use the following procedures to minimize exposure to EMF:
○ Route the electrode and work cables together on the same side of your body. Secure
them with tape when possible. Do not place your body between the torch and work
cables. Never coil the torch or work cable around your body. Keep welding power
source and cables as far away from your body as possible.
○ Connect the work cable to the workpiece as close as possible to the area being
welded.
FUMES AND GASES - Can be dangerous to health
• Keep your head out of the fumes
• Use ventilation, extraction at the arc, or both, to take fumes and gases away from your
breathing zone and the general area
ARC RAYS - Can injure eyes and burn skin
• Protect your eyes and body. Use the correct welding screen and filter lens and wear
protective clothing
• Protect bystanders with suitable screens or curtains
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