Appendix III-OSH Report

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S A F E O P ER A T I N G PR OC ED UR E S

MIG Welder
DO NOT use this machine unless you have received
authorization from the Shop Manager
Eye protection must be Long and loose hair Oil-free leather gloves
worn at all times. must be contained. must be worn.

A hood with the correct Appropriate protective


shade lens must worn Rings and jewelry must
clothing must be worn. not be worn.
when welding.

Respiratory protection Sturdy closed-toe Pants must not be rolled


may be required. footwear must be worn. up nor tucked into
boots.

POTENTIAL HAZARDS AND INJURIES SAFE OPERATING PRACTICES

 Electric shock  Ensure machine is correctly set up (e.g., voltage, wire


 Fumes (respiratory hazard) speed, and gas flow).
 Radiation (eye & skin damage)  Ensure good connection of ground cable to workpiece or
 Molten metal/Hot surfaces (burn hazard) table.

 Flying sparks (burn hazard)  Say “EYES” or “COVER” before initiating arc.
 Fire  Turn off the power before removing contact tip or
accessing wire spool and drive roll area.

PRE-OPERATIONAL SAFETY CHECKS  Lay gun with care to avoid inadvertent triggering.
 Locate and ensure you are familiar with all machine
operations and controls. ENDING OPERATIONS AND CLEANING UP
 Check workspaces, walkways, and routing of welding  Turn off the machine and fume extraction unit when
cables to ensure no slip/trip hazards are present.
work is completed.
 Ensure the work area is clean and clear of grease, oil  Close the gas cylinder valve.
and any flammable or combustible materials.
 Ensure the welding equipment, work area, your gloves  Hang up the MIG gun and leads.
and other PPE are dry to avoid electric shocks.  Inspect area for fire risk, and label any hot items.
 Ensure your jacket, gloves, MIG gun and welding cables  Leave the work are in a safe, clean and tidy state.
are in good condition.

 Ensure other people are protected from flashes by DON’T


closing the curtain to the welding bay or erecting
screens.  Don’t use faulty equipment; report it immediately.

 Ensure the fume extraction unit is operating properly  Don’t leave the welder running unattended.
before welding. (In some cases, the Fire Marshal has
allowed welding in areas without fume extraction.)  Don’t drape cables over body.

 Verify lens function if using an auto-darkening hood.  Don’t weld on drums, tanks, painted or plated materials,
etc. without permission.
 Review the SDS for the wire and gas to be used.
 Ensure personal hydration as PPE and direct exposure
to heat can increase risk of heat illness.

4/17 *SOP to be used in conjunction with an effective training program UC Davis

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