14 Sep
5 ways to improve welding safety
- Category Welding
Welding is one of the most utilized metal fabrication processes. Due to exposure to heat, harmful gases and fumes, and welding sparks, this process becomes hazardous to the operators. If necessary safety precautions are not taken, the operators may have injuries to their skin, eyes, and respiratory system. Therefore, while welding, the operator is always at risk if proper safety precautions are not taken.
Read The Manual:
There are several types of welding, and so are the types of welding equipment. Regardless of the operator’s experience in the welding industry, he must go through the operation manual. Manuals contain important safety information and can give you instructions regarding specific machines that will help you use it safely. Hence, reducing the chances of human errors and operational accidents.
Wear An Appropriate Welding Gear:
Even if you are simply doing a quick tack weld, you still need to take proper precautions and wear safety gear, including gloves, helmet, and clothing. When you weld, you should wear a flame-resistant shirt or welding jacket and pants. The welder's gear can prevent skin burns, heat rashes, and chemical touch sensitivity to the operator. As the fumes after welding are highly reactive to skin and eyes, wearing safety gear is a must.
Use Auto-Darkening Helmets:
The operator must wear auto-darkening helmet of a specific grade to protect against welding sparks. Auto-darkening helmets come with sensors that cause the lens to go dark in a fraction of a second. Newer helmets have different modes, allowing the same helmet to be used for welding, cutting, and grinding.
Breathe Freely:
Fumes and smoke emitted during welding may cause health hazards. When welding in closed spaces, toxic fumes may accumulate, replacing breathable air. A welding fume extractor can be used to remove fumes from the area and ensure enough clean breathing air is available.
Use Optimized Welding Fixtures:
Welding fixtures can be used to provide flexibility and convenience to the workpiece handling in the welding process. Tasks like holding a workpiece, flipping, and aligning a workpiece are easily performed by the optimized fixture. This avoids accidents.
Conclusion
Welding is a risky activity that can be even more dangerous in the training stage. If you follow these welding practices and encourage others at your company to do the same, you can do your part to make sure it’s a safe environment for everyone. Along with knowing how to improve welding safety, it is important to use quality welding machines.
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