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PPE & Safety
Electric Welding is a process in which metals are heated, melted, and joined to produce a strong joint. Different welding processes are executed for specific applications depending on the type and requirement of the task. At the same time, gas and CNC cutting processes enable the separation of metal sheets, pipe pieces, or structures using flame, plasma, etc.
As the process involves electricity, electric arc, Oxy-fuel gas, and heavy material handling, several risks are associated with welders, operators, and workplaces. The awareness of safety measures and preventive actions is a must to protect them from welding hazards.
The potential hazards, possible safety measures, and preventive actions to consider in such unforeseen circumstances are as follows.
Electric shocks could occur when anyone gets in direct contact with live electricity. In a welding environment, it could be the input power supply, welding output or electrical component inside the machine. It is among the most common and severe hazards and has also proven to be fatal. One can think of the following to ensure safety and avoid electric shocks.
Welding is one of the primary causes of industrial fire, explosions and spatter as it produces electric arc, generating a lot of heat, spatter, and spark that can ignite flammable materials. The hazardous nature of the action could increase if performed near flammable environments, thus making it necessary to take safety measures in advance.
Welding arcs generate bright and harmful UV, IR and light radiations. Exposure to these can affect welders in different ways. The measures to take action against them could be as follows.
The welding and Cutting process produces a lot of fumes and gases that are dangerous or even deadly sometimes if inhaled. And prolonged exposure to these can cause severe health issues, including short-term effects like nausea and dizziness, or long-term ones like skin problems, cancer, lung damage, etc. The preventive actions to protect from air pollution could be:
Due to the involvement of high current flow, it produces electromagnetic fields that could be harmful if exposed for a long time. Following preventive actions can be considered to minimise the effect.
The welding process, including other activities such as cutting and grinding, can make much noise, and prolonged exposure to these can lead to auditory concerns, like ringing in the ears or noise-induced hearing loss. The safety measures that one can take could be:
Welding and Cutting often involve using heavy equipment and materials and could put welders at risk of falling for different types of physical injuries such as burns, cuts, being struck by falling objects, etc. The use of the right ergonomics can help to avoid risk, and actions that can be helpful could be:
Before welding, proper training and knowledge provided to welders could be a significant advantage in preventing risks. The actions that could be considered are giving comprehensive awareness to professionals regarding welding safety, different types of equipment, welding processes, and the ongoing trends and technology in the industry. Implementing welding safety through awareness and prevention could minimise the risk of health and safety injuries.
To conclude, safety is the top priority in welding and cutting operations. Awareness of the welding hazards and preventive actions can ensure a productive and safe working environment and personal well-being.