Safe Welding and Cutting Practices
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Safe Welding and Cutting Practices

Martech
Updated Jan 21, 2021

 When the lesson is complete, you will be able to identify common welding hazards and describe how to use PPE, ventilation, and safety procedures to mitigate these hazards.

• List some common welding hazards

• Identify and describe proper PPE used in welding

• Discuss the use of ventilation to avoid welding fumes

• Describe safety practices employed under hot work conditions

• Describe safety practices employed under confined space entry conditions

• Identify safety considerations related to cutting operations

• Recall safety precautions required in oxyacetylene welding operations

• Identify safety precautions required in arc welding operations

• Discuss safe storage and handling of compressed gas cylinders

• Describe precautions taken to avoid electric shock when welding

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