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Safety notices in accordance with EMF directive 2013/35/EU
Currents flowing through electrical conductors during stud welding cause electric
and magnetic fields that can occur, in particular, near the hand-held welding guns,
the welding arrangement (e.g., welding cables) and the welding power sources.
Due to the high currents, high EMF exposures may occur.
To reduce the danger posed by electromagnetic fields, we recommend, among other
things, the following rules of conduct:
‹ Lay all cables as close together as possible.
For proper bundling and safeguarding of the cables, HBS offers protective tubes in
various sizes.
‹ Do not position yourself between the welding cables.
‹ Only lay the cables to one side and position them as far as possible from the
operating personnel.
‹ Do not loop the cables over your body, especially not at head level.
‹ Completely unwind the welding cables.
‹ Use the shortest possible welding cables.
‹ Place portable welding power sources as far away as possible while welding.
‹ If possible, do not operate welding power sources in the immediate vicinity of
other persons, do not sit directly next to the welding power source while working
and do not lean against it.
‹ In addition to these safety notices, also observe your work instructions and acci-
dent prevention regulations.
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Danger for workers at particular risk within the meaning of the
EMF directive
Persons at particular risk within the meaning of the EMF directive are:
– Workers with active implanted medical devices
– Workers with passive implanted medical devices that contain metal
– Workers with medical devices worn on the body
– Pregnant workers.
Strong electromagnetic fields are produced in the vicinity of the stud
welding machine during welding.
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