Essential Safety Measures For All Types Of Welding Processes

by Longevity Inc Industrial Mechanical

Welding can be defined as a process of permanently joining two metals by applying heat and pressure. Metals are one of the sturdiest and strongest metals and working with them can be really exciting. Technological advancements in welding industry have resulted in manufacturing of a variety of tools and machines to achieve better productivity and profitability. Industrial projects are getting demanding day by day, so there is always a lookout of better and efficient methods to meet the demands.

Safety measures to be taken while various types of welding:

There are some threats that need to be taken care off while welding such as toxic chemical exposures, fire and explosions, UV rays exposure, electrocution and others. You can take the below mentioned safety precautions while welding:

Keeping the work place clean

By making the work place appropriate for the usage of welding machine will greatly lower the chance of accidents in that area. Keep the place free from materials like paint cans, old wood, dry grass and others that easily burn upon coming in contact with heat. Also, there should be enough space so that the welding professional can carry out their work well.

Safety gears and accessories

Welding processes can cause flying particles, acids, liquid chemicals, molten metals, light radiation and chemical gases that can affect the eyes and face of the welding operators. For this, you can use the safety gears like welding wire, long-sleeved shirts, safety cap, helmet, safety glasses, insulated gloves, heat resistant jacket, and rubber-soled shoes.

Emergency kits should be readily available

Like every hazardous work place, welding area should have a first aid kit always present. It is also advisable that dry chemical fire extinguishers should also be present in the place in case a fire breaks out.

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