5 Safety Agreement

Safety is paramount in welding. We will delve into the critical safety measures and precautions that must be taken to protect yourself and those around you during the welding process. From personal protective equipment (PPE) to ventilation and fire prevention, our welding safety agreement, safety plan, and everyone’s corporation will help ensure safety at all times.

Students are not allowed to weld until they have signed and submitted the safety agreement to their instructor.

Safety Agreement

Safety in the classroom and the welding shop is extremely important. The student must recognize and accept that safety is an individual responsibility and act accordingly.

1. Wearing ANSI 87 rated eye protection is mandatory at all times in the Welding Lab.
2. Student should wear a respirator with ANSI approved filter when welding, grinding, or cutting. Respirators must be worn when welding, cutting, or grinding stainless steels.
3. Cotton, leather, wool, or other natural fiber clothing must be worn. No synthetic clothing unless OSHA/ANSI approved.
4. Leather or synthetic leather work boots, above-the-ankle lace preferred, steel toes preferred. Pant legs must cover the top of the boot.
5. Hearing protection is required. Ear plugs are not provided. Low profile earmuffs are permissible as well.
6. The student must wear full face protection when grinding. (This means a ANSI approved full face shield, or a welding helmet on grind setting.)
7. Leather welding gloves must be worn when operating equipment, handling material, and while welding. THIS INCLUDES WHILE GRINDING WITH AN ANGLE GRINDER.

The student must work and act in a manner that ensures individual safety and the safety of other students and the instructors.

1. Students must report all accidents and incidents, even minor, to their instructor immediately.
2. Students will be professional in their interactions with their instructor and other students.
3. Students shall not be under the influence of any drugs or alcohol, unless it is approved by a medical professional, per the Student Conduct Code.
4. The student shall not operate any equipment until the instructor, or his designee has given them proper training.
5. There is absolutely no horseplay allowed in the Lab at any time. This includes any deliberate unsafe act.

Any student who does not follow the proper safety or conduct procedures will have the following consequences.

1. Student will be given a verbal warning.
2. A second verbal warning will be given, an email will be sent to them explaining the violation, and student will re-sign the safety agreement.
3. Student will be given a third warning and referred to the student code of conduct office.
4. Continuing to disregard safety can result in either a 10% grade reduction and/or expulsion from the program.

My signature below indicates I have read and understand the safety and conduct requirements of the Welding Technologies Program.