Safety

Welding is a crucial process used in various industries to join metals, fabricate structures, and create intricate components. While welding offers numerous benefits, it also comes with inherent risks that demand utmost attention to safety. Welding operations involve high temperatures, intense light, and the potential for exposure to hazardous fumes and materials.

Ensuring welding safety is paramount to safeguarding the well-being of both welders and those in the surrounding environment. By understanding the potential risks, adopting proper safety measures, and adhering to established protocols, welding professionals can create a secure work environment that allows for efficient and effective welding while minimizing the potential for accidents, injuries, and long-term health issues.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this module you should be able to demonstrate the following skills:

• Identify and use common types of shop equipment and hand tools to safely perform welding/fabrication procedures.
• Follow industry standard safe practices, including the using and wearing of all personal protective equipment (PPE) needed to weld or to be in a welding environment.
• Comply with hazardous material laws and processes.