Power Press
ONLY AUTHORISED COMPETENT PERSONNEL CAN CARRYOUT THIS TASK.
Potential Hazards:, slip / trip, cuts from sharp edges, noise, electricity, crush, manual handling.
Pre-use Inspection:
Visual check of general condition of equipment, work area must be clean and tidy, good lighting levels, ,
ensure safe access and egress at all times, ensure guards have been signed off
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Mandatory PPE Requirement:
Always wear RPE, protective gloves, Proban overalls, safety boots, hearing protection
Operating Precautions:
NEVER USE FAULTY OR DAMAGED EQUIPMENT – REPORT ISSUES TO YOUR SUPERVISOR IMMEDIATELY.
Ensure operating parameters (voltage and air pressure), are set to the manufacturers stipulations
Ensure all PPE worn is dry to reduce potential for shock
Use all prescribed PPE
Equipment must be in good condition and well maintained
Work Area:
Ensure area is free of obstructions and safe access and egress is possible at all times
Keep area free of non-essential personnel
Area must be well lit
Electrical Safety (Including EMF):
DO NOT USE EQUIPMENT IF YOU HAVE A PACEMAKER FITTED.
Ensure the equipment is tested and inspected before use
NEVER USE EQUIPMENT IF PANELS ARE MISSING OR DAMAGED.
If you feel the slightest electric shock, stop work immediately and report to your supervisor:
DO NOT USE EQUIPMENT UNTIL FAULT IS REPAIRED - Quarantine equipment until it is safe to use.
Never attempt to repair faulty or damaged equipment (only qualified competent person to carryout repairs)
ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill you. Do not touch live electrical parts. Turn off the machine when doing any repair.
NEVER USE FAULTY OR DAMAGED EQUIPMENT
RADIATION:
Power Press
Fire and Explosion
Remove all flammable and combustible substances and materials
Let materials and equipment cool down before handling or moving
Never use in high concentrations of dust, where vapours are produced, gasses or combustibles are present
Ensure fire-fighting equipment is accessible
Be aware that the torch will be hot after use and will ignite flammable and combustible substances
Do not carry cigarette lighters in your pocket during process.
Do not permit unauthorised personnel to enter bay during welding process
Summary:
Ensure the material to be welded poses no hazards (eg sharp edges, weight, difficult to handle)
Keep the area clean & free of combustible & flammable materials
Ensure third parties are protected from any UV flash. Curtains must be used and be in good condition
Ensure the area is well ventilated (fume extraction). Position capture hood as close to the weld as possible
to ensure particulate is removed at source
Never operate a faulty or damaged machine
Ensure the machine is correctly set up for current, voltage and air flow rate
Ensure that other workers in the locality are protected from any UV & IR radiation flash.
Ensure the return cables (earth connections) make firm contact to provide a good electrical contact
Ensure the workpiece has been prepared and is free of any contaminate, oxides or other surface finishes
ensuring a good electrical contact
Never drape cables around your body to reduce exposure to EMF
Take particular care to avoid accidental UV welding flash to the skin or eyes
Hearing protection should be worn
Wear prescribed PPE at all times whilst welding
Ensure the welder and fume extraction are switched off after use
Store the torch, hoses and cables appropriately after use
Leave the work area and welding bench in a safe, clean, & tidy condition
Route the electrode and work cables together. Secure them with tape or tie wraps when possible. If the
cables are routed together, the EMF field at that point is reduced. Some cables even include electrode and
work conductors inside one cable which may be a convenient way to reduce EMF exposure.
Coiling the cables around your body increases your exposure to EMF. Do not place your body between the
electrode and work cables. If the electrode cable is on your right side, the work cable should also be on your
right side. There is an EMF field at and between each cable.
Welding next to the welding power source increases your exposure the EMF due to the field located at the
welder.
You may further minimize EMF exposure by using arc welding processes such as TIG or by welding at the
lowest DC output settings acceptable for your welding application. This is particularly important if you have
a pacemaker or defibrillator.
If you have a pacemaker or defibrillator and wish to continue to weld you must talk to your physician and
follow the advice that he gives. Your physician may want to contact the manufacturer of the pacemaker to
obtain their recommendation about arc welding. In some cases, your physician may advise against
continuing to weld.
You might also consider using some form of electromagnetic shielding to help block or decrease EMFs. A
wide variety of products are available nowadays, including clothing and caps.