SAFE @ RMIT
SAFE WORK INSTRUCTION
Electrical Welding
/ Eye Protection MUST be worn / / Wear safety shoes/ Wear gloves / / Ensure enough space / work area clear of tripping hazards
/ Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery and restrain long hair /
Preparation
· Student to not use machine unless instructed by a qualified staff member.
· Operators to receive instruction in safe operation
· Ensure enough space / work area clear of tripping hazards
Use
· Faulty equipment must not be used. Immediately report suspect equipment
· Prevent fire – do not weld near flammable / combustible materials / containers
· Fire preparation – have extinguishers / water / sand nearby
· Ensure the welding gun / holder and work leads are in good condition
· Ensure gloves are dry and free from holes to avoid electric shocks
· Keep the welding equipment, work piece and work area dry to avoid electric shocks
· Ensure machine is correctly set up for current, voltage, wire feed and gas flow
· Never leave the welder running unattended
· Ensure adequate ventilation / fume extraction
· Ensure other people are protected from flashes by closing curtain to welding bay or erecting screens
· Connect to correct electrical supply, ensure work piece adequately grounded
· Keep work area clean and tidy at all times (before, during and after work)
· Wash hands before eating drinking smoking
Adjustment / Maintenance
· Machines must be isolated from electrical source when being cleaned, maintained or repaired
· Regular preventive maintenance and cleaning to occur
Note: This Safe work Instruction must be reviewed a) after any accident or incident;
b) when training new staff;
c) if adopted by new work group;
d) if equipment, substances or processes change or
e) within 12 months of date of issue.