Welding is one of the most utilized metal fabrication processes. Know in detail the top 5 ways to improve welding safety.

1. 5 ways to improve
welding safety

2. INTRODUCTION
 Welding is one of the most utilized metal fabrication processes.
 Due to exposure to heat, harmful gases and fumes, and welding sparks, this
process becomes hazardous to the operators.
 If necessary safety precautions are not taken, the operators may have injuries to
their skin, eyes, and respiratory system.
 Therefore, while welding, the operator is always at risk if proper safety precautions
are not taken.

4. Read the manual
 There are several types of welding, and so are the types of welding equipment.
 Regardless of the operator’s experience in the welding industry, he must go
through the operation manual.
 Manuals contain important safety information and can give you instructions
regarding specific machines that will help you use it safely.
 Hence, reducing the chances of human errors and operational accidents.

5. Wear an Appropriate Welding Gear
 Even if you are simply doing a quick tack weld, you still need to take proper
precautions and wear safety gear, including gloves, helmet, and clothing.
 When you weld, you should wear a flame-resistant shirt or welding jacket and
pants.
 The welder's gear can prevent skin burns, heat rashes, and chemical touch
sensitivity to the operator.
 As the fumes after welding are highly reactive to skin and eyes, wearing safety
gear is a must.

6. Use Auto-Darkening Helmets
 The operator must wear auto-darkening helmet of a specific grade to protect
against welding sparks.
 Auto-darkening helmets come with sensors that cause the lens to go dark in a
fraction of a second.
 Newer helmets have different modes, allowing the same helmet to be used for
welding, cutting, and grinding.

7. Breathe Freely
 Fumes and smoke emitted during welding may cause health hazards.
 When welding in closed spaces, toxic fumes may accumulate, replacing
breathable air.
 A welding fume extractor can be used to remove fumes from the area and
ensure enough clean breathing air is available.

8. Use Optimized Welding Fixtures
 Welding fixtures can be used to provide flexibility and convenience to the work
piece handling in the welding process.
 Tasks like holding a work piece, flipping, and aligning a work piece are easily
performed by the optimized fixture.
 This helps to avoid accidents

9. CONCLUSION
 Welding is a risky activity that can be even more dangerous in the training stage.
 If you follow these welding practices and encourage others at your company to do
the same, you can do your part to make sure it’s a safe environment for everyone.
 Along with knowing how to improve welding safety, it is important to use
quality welding machines.

10. CONTACT
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