Fume and Gas Safety
FUMES AND GASES can be hazardous to your health.
SAFETY
1.Exposure to welding or cutting exhaust fumes can increase the risk of developing certain cancers, such as cancer of the larynx and lung cancer.
Also, some diseases that may be linked to exposure to welding or cutting exhaust fumes are:
• Early onset of Parkinson’s Disease
• Heart disease | • Ulcers |
4.Use enough ventilation, exhaust at arc, or both, to keep fumes and gases from breathing zone and general area. If engineering controls are not feasible, use an approved respirator.
5.Work in a confined area only if it is
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•Damage to the reproductive organs
•Inflammation of the small intestine or
stomach | • Kidney damage |
• Respiratory diseases such as emphysema, bronchitis, or pneumonia
2.Do not use near degreasing or painting operations.
3.Keep head out of fumes.
Do not breathe exhaust fumes.
6.Have a recognized specialist in
Industrial Hygiene or Environmental Services check the operation and air quality
and make recommendations
for the specific welding situation. Follow OSHA guidelines for
Permissible Exposure Limits (PEL’s) and the American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists recommendations for Threshold Limit Values (TLV’s) for fumes and gases.
BASIC WELDING
Arc Ray Safety
ARC RAYS can injure eyes and burn skin.
1.Wear
2.Wear leather leggings, fire resistant shoes or boots during use. Do not wear pants with cuffs, shirts with open pockets, or any clothing that can catch and hold molten metal or sparks.
3.Keep clothing free of grease, oil, solvents, or any flammable substances.
Wear dry, insulating gloves and protective clothing.
4.Wear an approved head covering to protect the head and neck. Use aprons, cape, sleeves, shoulder covers, and bibs designed and approved for welding and cutting procedures.
5.When welding/cutting overhead or in confined spaces, wear flame resistant ear plugs or ear muffs to keep sparks out of ears.
WELDING TIPS
MAINTENANCE
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