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Safety Recommendations in Welding and Cutting

Safety Recommendations in Welding and Cutting - Welding and cutting of metals involve the application of intense heat to the objects being welded or cut. This intense heat is obtained from the use of inflammable gases, (e.g., acetylene, hydrogen, etc.) or electricity. The intense welding heat and the sources employed to produce it can be potentially hazardous.
Therefore, to protect persons from injury and to protect build­ing and equipment against fire, etc., a set of recommendations concerning safety and health measures for the welders and those concerned with the safety of the equipment, etc., have been published by ISI and many other similar but International organizations.

By keeping in mind these recommendations or precautions, the risks associated with welding can be largely reduced. Therefore, it is suggested that the beginner in the field of welding must go through and become familiar with these recommendations which also have been discussed below:

Various aspects of welding and, cutting safety will be examined under the following headings:
(a) Safety recommendations for installation and operation of Gas welding and cutting equipment.
(b) Safety recommendations for installation and operation of Arc welding and cutting equipment.
(c) Explosion, fire and other hazards and protection against them.
(d) Protection of welders.
(e) Ventilation and health protection.

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