Welding & Metal Fabrication: Safety

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The objective of this lesson is to identify and use the safety practices that should be observed when welding with oxyacetylene gas.

This list identifies chemicals commonly associated with these operations. Each chemical name links to the corresponding entry in the OSHA Chemical Sampling Guide.

Overview, standards, etc., from OSHA.

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This article gives guidelines on health and safety considerations when arc welding to ensure safe practice and prevent accidents. The hazards associated with this process are highlighted.

Guidelines are given on the principal health and safety considerations to ensure safe welding practices and prevent accidents. The hazards associated with the use of electrical equipment are highlighted.

In this article, the general hazards which may arise when carrying out welding and related operations, are identified. In subsequent articles, guidelines will be given on the principal health and safety considerations for eachwelding process.

The Welding Institute

Guidelines are given on the principal health and safety considerations for oxyacetylene welding to ensure safe welding practices.

Guidelines are given on the principal health and safety considerations to ensure safe welding practices and prevent accidents. Health risks associated with fume and gases generated during welding are highlighted.

This eTool focuses on recognizing and controlling common amputation hazards associated with the operation and use of certain types of machines.

This document on best practices was developed using the recommendations set forth in the OSHA Metalworking Fluids Standards Advisory Committee Final Report (1999); the NIOSH Criteria Document on Occupational Exposure to Metalworking Fluids (1998); and the Organization Resources Counselors, Management of the Metal Removal Fluid Environment: A Guide to the Safe and Efficient Use of Metal Removal Fluids (1999).

Occupational Health Guidelines for Chemical Hazards summarizes information on permissible exposure limits, chemical and physical properties, and health hazards. It provides recommendations for medical surveillance, respiratory protection, and personal protection and sanitation practices for specific chemicals that have Federal occupational safety and health regulations. These recommendations reflect good industrial hygiene and medical surveillance practices, and their implementation will assist development and maintenance of an effective occupational health program.

This 46-page PDF from OSHA will help both employers and employees do the following: understand the types of PPE; know the basics of conducting a ‘hazard assessment’ of the workplace; select appropriate PPE for a variety of circumstances; and understand what kind of training is needed in the proper use and care of PPE.

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Shipbuilding and ship repair includes the manufacture, repair, and maintenance of ships. Several types of hazards are common in this industry, including chemical (asbestos, welding fumes, solvents, paints, fuels), physical (noise, heat stress), and safety (fires, confined spaces, falls, heavy equipment). The questions on this site link to information relevant to shipbuilding and ship repair.

This page includes links to OSHA standards, hazards and solutions, and additional information on related safety and health topics pages, training, and other resources.

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