Welding is a very difficult and dangerous profession so it is important for each welder to make sure they follow general safety guidelines. In this way, you can insure not only your safety but the safety of others around you.
There are a variety of hazards that a welder will face under the normal performance of their job. Here we list a few of the hazards you may encounter and what you can do to protect yourself.
Electric Shock
Most welders will have to deal with some form of electric shock throughout the time that they weld. Although you can take precautions to keep you as safe as possible, this can happen even when you are careful.
What to do: Make sure that you weld in an area that is free of wet areas and outlets that are faulty. Use gloves where practical when you are using the torch and make sure that you are grounded by standing on rubber or wearing boots that are shock resistant. Do not touch electrical parts, including electrodes, with your bare hands.
Fumes and gases
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Plastic pipe welding machine by the nature of the way the process works will create noxious gases and toxic fumes. This is something that is necessary for the process to do what it is supposed to do.
What to do: Make sure that the area is well ventilated where you will work and make sure that you weld in an open space. Areas that are confined make it easier to inhale the fumes and gases, which can cause the welder to pass out.
Welding Sparks
Welding sparks are a fire hazard but they are a necessary part of the job because it is the nature of how a welding torch works when it hits metal.
What to do: make sure that you weld in an area that is free of debris or materials that can cause a fire. Keep a fire extinguisher nearby just in case. Wear clothing that is fire retardant, and do not weld around container that had flammable material in them.
