1-5. Principal Safety Standards
Safety in Welding, Cutting, and Allied Processes, ANSI Standard Z49.1, from Global Engineering Documents (phone:
OSHA, Occupational Safety and Health Standards for General Industry, Title 29, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Part 1910, Subpart Q, and Part 1926, Subpart J, from U.S. Government Printing Office, Superinten- dent of Documents, P.O. Box 371954, Pittsburgh, PA
National Electrical Code, NFPA Standard 70, from National Fire Protec- tion Association, P.O. Box 9101, Quincy, MA
Canadian Electrical Code Part 1, CSA Standard C22.1, from Canadian Standards Association, Standards Sales, 5060 Mississauga, Ontario, Canada L4W 5NS (phone:
Safe Practice For Occupational And Educational Eye And Face Protec- tion, ANSI Standard Z87.1, from American National Standards Institute, 25 West 43rd Street, New York, NY
1-6. EMF Information
Considerations About Induction Heating And The Effects Of Low Fre- quency Electric And Magnetic Fields
The following is a quotation from the General Conclusions Section of the U.S. Congress, Office of Technology Assessment, Biological Effects of Power Frequency Electric & Magnetic Fields − Background Paper, OTA-
fer clear
To reduce magnetic fields in the workplace, use the following proce- dures:
1.Arrange output cable to one side and away from the operator.
2.Do not coil or drape output cable around the body.
3.Keep power source and cable as far away from the operator as practical.
About Implanted Medical Devices:
Implanted Medical Device wearers should consult their doctor and the device manufacturer before performing or going near arc welding, spot welding, gouging, plasma arc cutting, or induction heating operations. If cleared by your doctor, then following the above procedures is recom- mended.
