Welding Safety
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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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
Specs
| Course Level | Intermediate |
| Languages | English |
| Compatibility | Audio, Video |
| Based on: | Industry Standards and Best Practices |
Key Questions
Why is ear protection important for welding safety?
Ear protection is important in protecting against harmful noise levels, and also to prevent hot sparks from entering the ear while welding or cutting.
What types of gloves should I use for welding?
Gloves for general welding and cutting should be the heavy insulated, gauntlet type. TIG welding gloves can be used for lighter work if needed.
What is arc welding?
Arc welding is the coalescence of metals produced by heat developed from an electric arc between an electrode and the metal of the work piece.
What hazards are associated with brazing and soldering?
Brazing and soldering hazards include: metal fumes from base metal, coatings, fillers, or solder; gases from fluxes; and burns from contacting hot irons.
How do I reduce the risk of fire or explosion during welding or cutting operations?
You can reduce the risk of fire and explosions by: removing combustible materials 35 feet away from the welding zone, obtaining Hot Work Permits for welding work done outside of the welding area, and by posting a fire watcher during and for 30 minutes after the welding operation.
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
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