Welding Safety – Global
Welding is a very effective workplace technique used to fuse or cut metal, though it is not without dangers. Knowing the hazards of welding and following the correct procedures will help prevent personal injury, fatalities, and property damage. This course will cover welding-specific personal protective equipment, arc and gas welding, brazing and soldering, as well as the hazards they present. Lastly, this course discusses safety procedures used to minimize the exposure to different welding hazards.
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Course Details
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Discuss engineering and administrative controls used to effectively control the hazards associated with welding
- Describe the different welding-specific personal protective equipment
- Describe the different methods of welding
- Identify and describe different welding hazards, and discuss safe work practices
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is ear protection important for welding safety?
What types of gloves should I use for welding?
What is arc welding?
What hazards are associated with brazing and soldering?
How do I reduce the risk of fire or explosion during welding or cutting operations?
Sample Video Transcript
Always wear approved safety glasses with side shields when welding, cutting, or grinding. In addition to eye protection, always wear an approved welding face shield. Welding face shields or welding goggles are specifically designed to protect against welding hazards and to resist hot splatter. They also have tinted visors to protect against dangerous arc rays. Sunglasses, safety goggles, or any other protective eye wear are not substitutes for proper welding specific face protection. Different welding processes may require specialized lenses known as “filter plates” that are designed to protect against flash burns and eye damage by absorbing infrared and ultraviolet light. These plates are inserted inside the helmet into lens holders. Different color lenses are also available to reduce the amount of white light and glare while welding.
Additional Resources
- National Fire Protection Association – http://www.nfpa.org
- OSHA Safety & Health Topics – https://www.osha.gov/SLTC/weldingcuttingbrazing
- Welding Safety Quick Tips – http://www.grainger.com/content/QT-WS-welding-safety-109
- NFPA Codes & Standards – http://www.nfpa.org/codes-and-standards/document-information-pages?mode=code&code=51B
