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    Appendix III-OSH Report

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    This document outlines safety procedures for operating a MIG welder. It lists required personal protective equipment including eye protection with the proper shade lens, enclosed footwear, protective clothing, and oil-free gloves. Hazards of electric shock, fumes, radiation, and burns are identified. Safe operating practices include properly setting up the machine, ensuring a ground connection, and turning off power before accessing parts. Pre-operation checks and cleaning up are also covered.

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    Appendix III-OSH Report

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    This document outlines safety procedures for operating a MIG welder. It lists required personal protective equipment including eye protection with the proper shade lens, enclosed footwear, protective clothing, and oil-free gloves. Hazards of electric shock, fumes, radiation, and burns are identified. Safe operating practices include properly setting up the machine, ensuring a ground connection, and turning off power before accessing parts. Pre-operation checks and cleaning up are also covered.

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    This document outlines safety procedures for operating a MIG welder. It lists required personal protective equipment including eye protection with the proper shade lens, enclosed footwear, protective clothing, and oil-free gloves. Hazards of electric shock, fumes, radiation, and burns are identified. Safe operating practices include properly setting up the machine, ensuring a ground connection, and turning off power before accessing parts. Pre-operation checks and cleaning up are also covered.

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    This document outlines safety procedures for operating a MIG welder. It lists required personal protective equipment including eye protection with the proper shade lens, enclosed footwear, protective clothing, and oil-free gloves. Hazards of electric shock, fumes, radiation, and burns are identified. Safe operating practices include properly setting up the machine, ensuring a ground connection, and turning off power before accessing parts. Pre-operation checks and cleaning up are also covered.

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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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