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• Leather gloves
• Leather aprons
• Shin-guards
• Safety shoes
• Safety mask (or even better helmet) large enough to cover the whole of the face, equipped with safety
lenses able to filter all the radiation and reduce the intensity of the light absorbed by the eye.
CAUTION!
A further hazard for eyes is the risk of splinters or particles which may be
detached during the cutting operations or during grinding, brushing or
hammering away of the scale.
Always wear goggles or protective shields with transparent lenses during these
operations to prevent splinters or other foreign bodies from entering the eye.
FIRE HAZARDS
• Prevent sparks or hot scale from producing flames
• Remove inflammable or combustible materials from the cutting area.
• Make sure that fire-fighting equipment is located near the work area.
• Situate the unit in an area where the air can be sucked in and exhausted from the grilles on the panel
CAUTION!
Do not cut fuel or lubricant containers even if these are empty.
Do not cut containers or casings which contain inflammable material.
Never cut in environments which are polluted by inflammable gas or combustible liquid
vapors (such as petrol).
CUTTING FUMES AND GASES
Harmful fumes and metallic powders are produced during the cutting operation. Metals which are painted
or coated or which contain mercury, cadmium, zinc, lead and graphite may produce harmful concentrations
of toxic fumes during cutting.
To protect the operator or other persons from exposure to possible toxic fumes, fume respirators should be
worn and work areas should be adequately ventilated.
When working in enclosed environments, suction units should be fitted below the cutting area.
CAUTION!
When halogenated solvents or degreasing agents are present, the material to be cut
should be cleaned properly to prevent the formation of toxic gases.
Some chlorinated solvents may decompose in the presence of the radiation given out
by the arc and may generate phosgene gas.
CAUTION!
Never, under any circumstances, look at an electric arc without eye protection.
EYE AND BODY PROTECTION
One of the hazards during the welding/cutting process is the emission of electromagnetic waves due to the
electric arc. The length of these waves ranges from infrared to ultraviolet. If these rays hit the eyes, they can
cause various complaints such as conjunctivitis, burns to the retina, deterioration of sight, etc. Moreover a
high concentration of ultraviolet rays can burn the skin. It is, therefore, extremely important that the operator
uses adequate safety equipment and clothing, such as:
IMPORTANT: safety screens should be installed around the welding area to protect other people, who
may be working in adjacent areas, from the radiation given out by the arc.
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