UNCA Academic Machine Shops | Job Safety/Hazard Analysis | |
Document Title: Welding, Arc |
Training | PPE | |||
Welding, Arc Operation | Welding hood, Welding jacket or apron, | |||
Gloves, Safety Glasses | ||||
Close toed shoes | ||||
Task | Hazard | Control | ||
Close off welding area | Flashing | Close welding curtain to shield outsiders from flas hazard. | ||
Prepare for arc welding. | Inhalation of fumes. | Turn on ventilation. | ||
Flashing. | Wear welding hood. | |||
Sparks and slag splatter. | Wear welding jacket, apron, gloves, work shoes. | |||
Turn on power and unwrap wire. | Tripping hazard. | Keep wire untangled and free from foot obstruction | ||
Insert arc welding rod in handle. | Pinch hazard. | Keep fingers away from pinch points. | ||
Strike arc. | Flashing, sparks, slag splatter. | Wear welding hood, welding jacket, apron, gloves, work shoes. | ||
Allow material to cool. | Bun to hands or fingers. | Label area as “Hot”. | ||
Wrap wire. | Tripping hazard. | Keep wire untangled and free from foot obstruction. | ||
Use chipping hammer to remove excess slag. | Eye hazard from flying debris. | Wear Safety glasses. | ||
Injury from hammer striking fingers/hand. | Use caution to avoid striking hand with hammer. |
EHS-FRM-00X | UNCONTROLLED WHEN PRINTED | Shop Supervisor/Manger Job Title (Owner) |
2/19/2019 | Workplace Safety & Health | |
V00X | Page of | EH&S Professional Job Title (Approver) |