1.8 Special Welding Process Safety
Specialized welding and cutting processes can present the welder with additional safety hazards. The following sections describe some of the hazards welders using these processes will face and the precautions they can take to protect themselves and their coworkers.
1.8.1 Eye Hazards
Laser welding and electron beam welding present eye hazards to the welding operator and anyone else in the beam radiation area. Everyone working in the area affected by laser or electron beam radiation must wear special filter lenses, since the rays are so much more intense than those involved with other forms of welding.
Laser welding and electron beam welding present eye hazards to the welding operator and anyone else in the beam radiation area. Everyone working in the area affected by laser or electron beam radiation must wear special filter lenses, since the rays are so much more intense than those involved with other forms of welding.
1.8.2 Hearing Hazards
Plasma arc welding and cutting, arc gouging, and explosion welding processes produce very high sound levels that can cause hearing damage. Approved earplugs or earmuffs should be worn for protection, Figure 1-24.
Plasma arc welding and cutting, arc gouging, and explosion welding processes produce very high sound levels that can cause hearing damage. Approved earplugs or earmuffs should be worn for protection, Figure 1-24.
1.8.3 Explosion Hazards
The welding process known as explosion welding presents special hazards due to the explosives that are used. Workers who are involved in this process must be trained in the use of explosive materials, correct safety procedures, and the proper operation of safety devices.
The welding process known as explosion welding presents special hazards due to the explosives that are used. Workers who are involved in this process must be trained in the use of explosive materials, correct safety procedures, and the proper operation of safety devices.