Safety Measures While Using Welding Equipments
There are about 2000 eye injuries reported everyday in US workplace. Most injuries
occur due to lapses in the usage of protection gears. Flying particles are the reason
for 70% of injuries that are related to eye. These injuries can be avoided hands
down by wearing the right kind of protective gear required for the job. Welding is in
itself a hazardous job. Welders work in an environment that is subject to arc and
heat rays, slag from chipping, flying metal and dirt from grinding. Therefore it is
most important to choose the protective gear that suits the work type and to wear it
consistently.
Tips to injuries:
• Inspect your welding equipment for any damage. Keep your equipments void
of rust by maintaining it properly.
• Proper selection of protective gear according to the type of work and intensity
is very vital.
• Protective gears should be at reachable distance.
• Always make it a point to use the safety gears while handling the welding
equipments.
• Wear the eye protection gears under your safety helmet.
• If your welding helmet has the auto darkening option, you can work
peacefully without having to adjust the shade manually.
• Wearing the right shade of filter in your eye gear is very important.
• Welding areas are harmful place of work. They should be secluded from rest
of the place of work by a curtain that can absorb welding rays.
• Read manufacturer’s instruction manual thoroughly. And follow the
instructions religiously.
• Keep your cables away from other tools so that they last longer.
• Avoid usage of cables that are undersized, damaged or spliced.
• Look for advice of the manufacturer for periodic maintenance activities to be
performed on your welding equipment.
• Keep your helmet down to minimize your chances of injuring your eye from
flying particles.
• Always choose an eyewear that has side shields or goggles and a correct filter
shade to protect your eyes.
• Make sure your safety eye gear meets the heat, filtering and impact
requirements.

• Timely replacement of faulty components will aid in longevity of the
equipment.
• If your welding work is more frequent then it is wise to go in for a welding
apron or a welding jacket.
• Vinyl screens or transparent welding curtains can be used to keep you
protected from the harmful rays.
• Keep your arc welding equipments well insulated to avoid shocks.
• The workplace should be well ventilated. This will bring in fresh air and flush
out the harmful fumes or gases that arise out of work.
• Laser welding are extremely dangerous to your eyes. Please follow the safety
instructions pertaining to the equipment meticulously.
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