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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.

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  Shop Supervisor/Manger   Job Title (Owner)

2/19/2019

Workplace Safety & Health

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