Welding Shop Safety
VB26XX
Produced by Delmar Thomson Learning

 

  
  Duration:
0.95 hours

  
  What Students Learn:
The time to develop safety habits is before you begin to weld. While stressing the importance of safety to yourself and others in the shop, this program will alert students to, as well as teach them how to avoid, the hazards associated with welding.

  
  Special Notes:
This video series is available in a Spanish version.

  
  Components:
Operator and Fire Safety (VB2603)
Personal Safety and Proper Attitude (VB2601)
Safe Use of Equipment (VB2602)
Cylinder Safety (VB2604)

  
 

 

 
 VB2603
Operator and Fire Safety

Objectives:

  • Describe the dangers of noxious smoke and fumes.
  • Introduce commonly used fire extinguishers and their specific applications.
  • Explore potential fire hazards.
  • Explain how to clean weld containers.
  • Introduce the importance of a "Fire Watcher."
  • Show how to keep the welding area clean and free of flammable materials.
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     VB2601
    Personal Safety and Proper Attitude

    Objectives:

  • Describe the importance of personal safety when using welding machines, tools, and in your work environment.
  • Detail the specific steps to take to avoid eye, skin, and foot injuries.
  • Highlight different types of safety accessories including eye protection, helmets, clothing, leather outerwear, ankle, and toe protection.
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     VB2602
    Safe Use of Equipment

    Objectives:

  • Introduce current, amperage, voltage, and resistance.
  • Compare the flow of electricity in an arc welding station with the flow in a simple electrical circuit.
  • Explore the electrical path and components of an arc welding station.
  • Explain how to locate and repair hazards to prevent electrical injuries.
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     VB2604
    Cylinder Safety

    Objectives:

  • Show how to safely store and handle oxygen and acetylene cylinders.
  • Explain safety precautions to follow when moving or unloading cylinders.
  • Explore the step-by-step procedure to properly assemble an oxyfuel station.
  • Define how to detect oxygen and acetylene leaks in an oxyfuel station.
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