When discussing safety in welding practices, we would need to talk about one or two kinds of welding processes too. 1. Welding safety using arc welding Equipment 2. Safety using Gas Equipment – Example: Brazing or Oxy-fuel cutting.

1. Guidelines & Tips for Welding Safety
When discussing safety in welding practices, we would need to talk about one or two kinds of welding
processes too.
1. Welding safety using arc welding Equipment
2. Safety using Gas Equipment – Example: Brazing or Oxy-fuel cutting.
Tips & Guidelines for Safety in Fusion or Welding process
• Ensure that the welder can sit comfortably when welding.
• Protect the welder using a fire retardant apron, leather gloves & face shield.
• Provide the welder with a hand shield or fully covered face shield with DIN13 glasses to
protect the welder’s eyes from arc.
• Ensure proper earthing of electric current. No loose wires or broken cables.
• Ensure proper ventilation to ensure safety during welding process
• Keep all necessary fire safety equipment in the vicinity of the welder.
• Provide all necessary first aid items near the welding booth.
• Ensure that all welding machines are fitted with ELCB or RCCB. preventing an electric shock
to the operator at all times (ELCB /RCCB –Ensures automatic cut-off of welding equipment
without any power leaks).
• Prefer using auto-darkening helmets and fume extractors when welding in enclosed or
cramped workspaces.
• Use signs like hot metal to avoid injuries.
• Use all necessary tools and tackles to ensure welding safety at all times.
Safety Tips using gas welding Or Oxy-fuel process:
Storage:
• Protect cylinders from heat, physical damage, and tampering.
• Store cylinders in trolley, securely chained to prevent a fall.
• Always keep gas cylinders in a standing, upright position.
• Always use protective caps or regulators on cylinders.
• Close cylinder valves before moving or shifting them.
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Tips during usage:
• Inspect all gas cylinders and connections for leaks using an approved leak-test solution.
• Inspect hoses for wear & tear and leaks. Replace bad hoses. Avoid using connectors.
• Open any cylinder valve very slowly to avoid an explosion from sudden high pressure
on the regulator.
• Stand aside (away from the regulators) when opening cylinder valves.
• Protect hoses and cylinders from sparks, flames, and hot metal.
• Open an acetylene cylinder’s valve with a ¼-¾ turn only; leave wrench in place so the
cylinder can be quickly closed in an emergency.
• Always use a flint lighter to ignite a flame.
• Follow the manufacturer's recommendations for shutting off the torch. If guidelines are
not readily available, the most commonly accepted practice is to close the oxygen valve
first.
• Once finished, close cylinder valves, flush out residual gases to take pressure off
regulators, neatly coil hoses, and replace all the equipment.
• Have a fire extinguisher easily accessible at the welding site.
Personal Protection for Welders or PP
• Protect your eyes using recommended safety glasses.
• Welder to wear protective fire-retardant apron and leather hand gloves.
• Welder to wear safety shoes and straight cut pants.
• When handling overhead work, worker needs a fire-resistant welder’s cap and shoulder
covers.
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Follow these practices to ensure a safe environment and workplace, keeping all your welders and
welding safe.