RISKS AND WAYS OF PROTECTION FOR CUTTING AND WELDING PERSONNEL

The purpose of publishing this book is to describe, in a simple and understanding way, the risks involved in the welding processes and metal cutting. 

The risks are presented in detail according to their nature and solutions or mitigations are proposed, for each of them, as appropriate.

This book contains 8 sections and covers the following topics:

1. Noise Pollution, Dangers and Hazards
2. Electrical Hazards
3. Airborne contamination and ventilation issues
4. Radiation. Dangers and Hazards during Welding
5. Gas Welding and Cutting-Safe use of Equipment, Cylinders and Ancillaries
6. Ergonomic issues relevant to welding
7. Vibrations Hazards
8. Employee Health and Safety Management Systems.

In addition, six appendices are included which cover the following topics:

1. Appendix 1: Risk/Hazard Analysis

1. Appendix 2: Basic Design and Dimensioning of a Fume Extraction System
2. Appendix 3: Artificial Respiration
3. Appendix 4: Possible Health Effects due to Airborne Contamination in Welding 
4. Appendix 5: Welding Environment Appraisal Tool
5. Appendix 6 : Combustible-Explosive Environment