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3. Keep cylinders away from any welding or
other electrical circuits.
4. Never weld on a pressurized cylinder - ex-
plosion will result.
5. Use only correct shielding gas cylinders,
regulators, hoses and ttings designed for the
specic application; maintain them and associ-
ated parts in good condition.
6. Turn face away from valve outlet when open-
ing cylinder valve.
7. Keep protective cap in place over valve
except when cylinder is in use or connected for
use.
8. Read and follow instructions on compressed
gas cylinders, associated equipment, and CGA
publication P-1 listed in Safety Standards.
F. Welding
Welding can cause re or explosion.
Welding on closed containers, such as tanks,
drums, or pipes, can cause them to blow up.
Sparks can y off from the welding arc. The
ying sparks, hot workpiece, and hot equipment
can cause res and burns. Accidental contact of
electrode to metal objects can cause sparks, ex-
plosion, overheating, or re. Check and be sure
the area is safe before doing any welding.
1. Protect yourself and others from ying sparks
and hot metal.
2. Do not weld where ying sparks can strike am-
mable material.
3. Remove all ammables within 35 ft. (10.7 m) of
the welding arc. If this is not possible, tightly cover
them with approved covers.
4. Be alert that welding sparks and hot materials
from welding can easily go through small cracks
and openings to adjacent areas.
5. Watch for re, and keep a re extinguisher
nearby.
6. Do not weld on closed containers such as
tanks, drums, or pipes, unless they are properly
prepared according to AWSF4.1 (see safety
Standards).
7. Connect work cable to the work as close to
the welding area as practical to prevent welding
current traveling long, possibly unknown paths
and causing electric shock and re hazards.
8. Wear oil-free protective garments such as
leather gloves, heavy shirt, cufess trousers,
high shoes, and a cap.
G. Moving Parts
Moving parts, such as fans, rotors, and belts can
cut ngers and hands and catch loose clothing.
1. Keep all doors, panels, covers, and guards
closed and securely in place.
2. Have only qualied people remove guards
or covers for maintenance and troubleshooting
as necessary.
H. EMF Information
Considerations About Welding and the Ef-
fects of Low Frequency Electric and Magnetic
Fields
The following is a quotation from the General
Conclusions Section of the U.S. Congress, Of-
fice of Technology Assessment, Biological
Effects of Power Frequency Electric & Mag-
netic Fields - Background Paper, OTA-BP-E-53
(Washington, DC: U.S. Government Printing
Ofce, May 1989):