•Do not dispose of hot slag in containers holding combustible materials. Keep a fire extinguisher nearby and know how to use it.
•After spot welding, make a thorough examination for evidence of fire. Be aware that easily- visible smoke or flame may not be present for some time after the fire has started. Do not weld or cut in atmospheres containing dangerously reactive or flammable gases, vapors, liquids, and dust. Provide adequate ventilation in work areas to prevent accumulation of flammable gases, vapors, and dust. Do not apply heat to a container that has held an unknown substance or a combustible material whose contents, when heated, can produce flammable or explosive vapors. Clean and purge containers before applying heat. Vent closed containers, including castings, before preheating, welding, or cutting.
20.Do not touch live electrical parts. Wear dry, insulating gloves. Do not touch electrode or conductor tong with bare hand. Do not wear wet or damaged gloves.
21.Protect yourself from electric shock. Do not use outdoors. Insulate yourself from the work piece and ground. Use nonflammable, dry insulating material if possible, or use dry rubber mats, dry wood or plywood, or other dry insulating material big enough to cover your full area of contact with the work or ground.
22.Ensure that the unit is placed on a stable location before use. If this unit
falls while plugged in, severe injury, electric shock, or fire may result.
23.Avoid overexposure to fumes and gases. Always keep your head out of the fumes. Do not breathe the fumes. Use enough ventilation or exhaust, or both, to keep fumes and gases from your breathing zone and general area.
24.Where ventilation is questionable, have a qualified technician take an air sampling to determine the need for corrective measures. Use mechanical ventilation to improve air quality. If engineering controls are not feasible, use an approved respirator.
25.Follow OSHA guidelines for Permissible Exposure Limits (PEL’s) for various fumes and gases.
26.Follow the American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists recommendations for Threshold Limit Values (TLV’s) for fumes and gases.
27.Have a recognized specialist in Industrial Hygiene or Environmental Services check the operation and air quality and make recommendations for the specific welding or cutting situation.
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