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Gas Metal Arc Welder: Do Not

This document outlines safety procedures for operating a gas metal arc welder. It lists required personal protective equipment including safety glasses, welding mask, protective clothing, gloves, and respiratory protection if needed. Precautions are described such as keeping the area clear of hazards, keeping equipment dry, and ensuring proper machine setup and use. Potential hazards of electric shock, fumes, radiation, and burns are identified. The safety operating procedures should be used in conjunction with the education department's risk management policy.

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Gas Metal Arc Welder: Do Not

This document outlines safety procedures for operating a gas metal arc welder. It lists required personal protective equipment including safety glasses, welding mask, protective clothing, gloves, and respiratory protection if needed. Precautions are described such as keeping the area clear of hazards, keeping equipment dry, and ensuring proper machine setup and use. Potential hazards of electric shock, fumes, radiation, and burns are identified. The safety operating procedures should be used in conjunction with the education department's risk management policy.

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Website link to this document: http://education.qld.gov.au/health/safety/hazards/equip-resources.

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S A F E T Y O P E R ATI N G P R OC E D U R E S

Gas Metal Arc Welder


DO NOT use this machine unless a teacher has instructed
you in its safe use and operation and has given permission.
Safety glasses must be worn at all times in Long and loose hair must be
addition to welding mask. contained.
Appropriate footwear with Close fitting/protective clothing to
substantial uppers must be worn. cover arms and legs must be worn.
Respiratory protection devices may be Oil free leather gloves and spats
required for some operations. must be worn when welding.
Rings and jewellery must not be A welding mask with correct grade
worn. lens for GMAW must be worn.

PRE-OPERATIONAL SAFETY CHECKS


1. Ensure no slip/trip hazards are present in workspaces and walkways.
2. Ensure the work area is clean and clear of grease, oil, and any flammable materials.
3. Keep the welding equipment, work area and gloves dry to avoid electric shocks.
4. Ensure the gloves, welding gun and work leads are in good condition.
5. Ensure other people are protected from flashes by closing curtain to welding bay or
erecting screens.
6. Ensure fume extraction unit is on before beginning welding operation.
7. Ensure the work leads do not create a tripping hazard.

OPERATIONAL SAFETY CHECKS


1. Ensure machine is correctly set up for current, voltage, wire feed and gas flow.
2. Ensure work return cables make firm contact to provide a good electrical connection.
3. Never leave the welder running unattended.
4. Take care to avoid flashes.

HOUSEKEEPING
1. Switch off the machine and fume extraction.
2. Close gas cylinder valve.
3. Hang up welding gun and welding cables.
4. Leave the work area in a safe, clean and tidy state.

POTENTIAL HAZARDS
 Electric shock
 Fume
 Radiation burns to eyes or body
 Body burns due to hot or molten materials
 Flying sparks

This SOP should be used in conjunction with Education Policy and Procedures Register (EPPR) -
HLS-PR-012: Curriculum Activity Risk Management Modules
Acknowledgement: Much of the information for this document has been sourced from content kindly provided by
Department of Education & Children’s Services SA website : Machine Guarding - Safe Operating Procedures .

Date of last review ______________ Signature ______________________

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