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The Welding Safety Procedures document outlines safety guidelines for welding tasks at Thompson Rivers University. It applies to all Facilities workers, Trades Instructors, Visual Arts Instructors, and Students on TRU property. Key precautions include protecting against pinch points, electrical hazards, explosive materials, high sound levels, chemical exposure, UV light, and foot injuries.

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The Welding Safety Procedures document outlines safety guidelines for welding tasks at Thompson Rivers University. It applies to all Facilities workers, Trades Instructors, Visual Arts Instructors, and Students on TRU property. Key precautions include protecting against pinch points, electrical hazards, explosive materials, high sound levels, chemical exposure, UV light, and foot injuries.

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Number: OH&S 18.35.

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Revision Date: 09/30/2014

Welding Safety Procedures


Printed copies of this document are uncontrolled.

1. PURPOSE
1.1. The purpose of these Welding Safety Procedures is to provide safety guidelines while
performing welding tasks on or around the Thompson Rivers University Campus and its
properties
2. SCOPE
2.1. These procedures apply to all Facilities workers, Trades Instructors, Visual Arts
Instructors and Students when on TRU property including the mobile training unit.
3. PRECAUTIONS

POTENTIAL HEALTH & SAFETY HAZARDS


HAZARD TO PROTECT YOURSELF
PINCH POINTS Use LOCK-OUT procedures when performing maintenance or
There are gears and exposed conducting any work within 12” of an exposed pinch point.
moving parts on machinery. NEVER put your hands or feet near an exposed pinch point or
gears!

ELECTRICAL HAZARD Ensure all electrical equipment and machines have plugs and
wires that are in good condition.

EXPLOSIVE Make sure cylinders are stored and handled correctly.


Proper grounding must be used.

HIGH SOUND LEVELS HEARING PROTECTION is required when working in


Sound levels exceed 85 dB designated areas.

EXPOSURE Understand the chemical(s) you are working in the vicinity of.
Consult the MSDS and wear the appropriate PPE.

UV Light Ensure you are taking safety means to protect yourself from
UV rays while welding

FOOT INJURY Approved protective footwear is needed when there is the risk
of foot injury due to slipping, uneven terrain, abrasion,
crushing potential, temperature extremes, corrosive
substances, puncture hazards, electrical shock and any other
recognizable hazard

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