Welding
I.
Never put your body or body parts in the path of a moving object.
II.
Never position yourself under a suspended load.
III. Use the proper tools to keep your hands and body out of the line of fire.
IV. Never use Personal Protective Equipment as your only protection from line of fire hazards.
V.
Never anticipate that you can move your hands or body out of the line of fire in a timely manner.
VI. Ensure the task you are performing is not putting a co-worker in the line of fire.
VII. Consider the line of fire hazards from tools that may slip or fall.
VIII. Always identify, eliminate or control line of fire hazards that may be created by a co-worker.
IX. Know and stay clear of line of fire hazards created by other work being performed in your area.
X.
Never place yourself in the path of any potential release of stored energy.
I.
Never put your
body or body
parts in the path
of a moving
object.

Never stand directly
behind or in front of
moving vehicles i.e.
trucks, forklifts, cranes
and aerial lifts.

Always position
yourself where you can
maintain visible
contact with the driver.
II. Never position
yourself under a
suspended
load.

Stand clear of
loads/material being
used, rotating or
being handle by other
employees.
III. Use the proper
tools to keep
your hands and
body out of the
line of fire.

Always use the right
tool for the job.

The grinder handle
and guard are
necessary for safe use.
IV. Never use
Personal
Protective
Equipment as
your only
protection from
line of fire
hazards.

PPE should be used as
the last line of defense
against a hazard.

Always control or
eliminate the hazard.
V.
Never anticipate
that you can
move your hands
or body out of the
line of fire in a
timely manner.

Keep your body and
hands clear of line of
fire hazards.

Your not as fast as you
think!
VI. Ensure the task
you are
performing is
not putting a
co-worker in the
line of fire.

Be aware of your
surroundings and the
location of your
coworkers.
VII. Consider the
line of fire
hazards from
tools that may
slip or fall.

Stand clear and be
aware of tools that
may cause sparks.
VIII. Always identify,
eliminate or
control line of fire
hazards that may
be created by a coworker.

Employee creating sparks
while grinding.

Be aware of what your
coworkers are doing and
identify possible line of
fire hazards.
IX. Know and stay clear of
line of fire hazards
created by other work
being performed in your
area.

Be aware and communicate with
other crafts who maybe working in
the area.
X.
Never place
yourself in the
path of any
potential release
of stored energy.

Notice employee is not
wearing his proper PPE
for this task.

Good communication
and planning before
the start of the job can
help identify possible
hazards.
Many thanks to the 2011 TOCAS Line of Fire Sub-Team
members for their contributions:

Alan Olivas (Kelly Services – Sub-Team Leader)

Mike Scarborough (Miken Specialties– Team Sponsor)

Jay Tracy (The Dow Chemical Company)

Jacob Ermel (The Dow Chemical Company)

Kendel Kandler (ICS)

Sharon Todd (Skyline)

Keith Green (Miken Specialties)

Dave Turner (RSC Rental)

James Anderson (UEI)

Tony Lewis (UEI)

Zack Raasch (Brevard)

Paul Slovarp (D-Electric)