Preparing Workplace And Welding Process - HBS Visar 650 Operating Manual

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Preparing Workplace and Welding Process

Danger from fumes and airborne particulates
‹ Switch on the welding fume extractor at the workplace.
‹ Ensure that the room is well ventilated.
‹ Never weld in rooms with a ceiling height of less than 3 m.
‹ Observe furthermore your working instructions and the accident preven-
tion regulations.
This will help to avoid health damage due to fumes and airborne particu-
lates.
Danger from fire and explosion
‹ Remove all inflammable materials and liquids from your working area.
‹ Ensure that there are no explosive materials in your working area.
‹ Ensure that an approved fire extinguisher is available at the workplace.
Danger from tripping and falling
‹ Lay cables and connecting leads in such a way that they are protected
against damage and
‹ that you or third parties cannot trip over them or fall.
Warning of weld spatter
‹ Ensure that there is no equipment or apparatus in the working area that
could be damaged by weld spatter.
‹ Remove if necessary.
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