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1 SAFETY
CAUTION!
ADDITIONAL SAFETY INFORMATION
For more information on safe practices for electric arc welding and cutting equipment,
ask your supplier for a copy of "Precautions and Safe Practices for Arc Welding,
Cutting and Gouging." Form 52-529.
The following publications are recommended:
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ANSI/ASC Z49.1 - "Safety in Welding and Cutting"
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AWS C5.5 - "Recommended Practices for Gas Tungsten Arc Welding"
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AWS C5.6 - "Recommended Practices for Gas Metal Arc welding"
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AWS SP - "Safe practices" - Reprint, Welding Handbook
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ANSI/AWS F4.1 - "Recommended Safe Practices for Welding and Cutting of
Containers That Have Held Hazardous Substances"
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OSHA 29 CFR 1910 - "Safety and health standards"
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CSA W117.2 - "Code for safety in welding and cutting"
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NFPA Standard 51B, "Fire Prevention During Welding, Cutting, and Other Hot
Work"
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CGA Standard P-1, "Precautions for Safe Handling of Compressed Gases in
Cylinders"
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ANSI Z87.1, "Occupational and Educational Personal Eye and Face Protection
Devices"
1.3
User responsibility
Users of ESAB equipment have the ultimate responsibility for ensuring that anyone who works on or
near the equipment observes all the relevant safety precautions. Safety precautions must meet the
requirements that apply to this type of equipment. The following recommendations should be
observed, in addition to the standard regulations that apply to the workplace.
All work must be carried out by trained personnel well-acquainted with the operation of the equipment.
Incorrect operation of the equipment may lead to hazardous situations, which could result in injury to
the operator and damage to the equipment.
1 Anyone who uses the equipment must be familiar with:
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its operation
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the location of emergency stops
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its function
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the relevant safety precautions
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welding and cutting or other applicable operation of the equipment
2 The operator must ensure that:
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no unauthorized person is within the working area of the equipment
when it is started up
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no-one is unprotected when the arc is struck or work is started with the
equipment
3 The workplace must:
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be suitable for the purpose
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be free from drafts
4 Personal safety equipment:
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Always wear recommended personal safety equipment, such as safety
glasses, flame-proof clothing, safety gloves
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Do not wear loose-fitting items, such as scarves, bracelets, rings, etc.,
which could become trapped or cause burns
5 General precautions:
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Make sure the return cable is connected securely
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