Construction Safety Interview Question:

What are the pre cautions for welding?

Submitted by: Muhammad

☛ 1. Remove all combustion material from the place of welding
☛ 2. Clear the work area and cover wooden floor with fire proof mats. ( Welding mechanic should be kept with in the visibility of the welders.
☛ 3. Erect fire resistance screen around the work
☛ 4. All welding cables should be fully insulted
☛ 5. All welding mics shall be double earthed
☛ 6. Welding area should be dry and free from water
☛ 7. Keep the fire extinguisher / sand really
☛ 8. Use leather hand gloves, goggles and helmets
☛ 9. Switch off the power when welding is stopped
☛ 10. Do not allow the helper to do welding
☛ 11. Do not shift he welding cable unless the electric power is switched off.
☛ 12. Do not allow the helper to carry the welding. Terminal of the welding cables should be provided 3-cable with lugs and kept tight.
☛ 13. Oxygen hose in black and Acetylene hose in red in color as per standard
☛ 14. NRV of the blow torches should be maintained properly avoid back fire
☛ 15. Welders should be trained properly
☛ 16. Cylinders should be stored in a cold dry place away bottom heat and direct sunlight.
☛ 17. Proper house keeping, good ventilation in the working area
☛ 18. Smoking should be avoided from welding area
☛ 19. Hose connection should be proper made
☛ 20. Barricade the work area and put a sign board
☛ 21. Rolling of cylinders should be avoided
☛ 22. Flash back arrestor should be attached in each cylinders
☛ 23. Any leakage of cylinder should be kept separately
Submitted by: Muhammad