Automatic Girth Welding Machine Safety Manual

1. Close control cabinet and power box usually
2. Correctly set the welding supply switch
3. When hoisting the welder frame, be careful not to make the frame collide with the construction building. When the welder frame straddles to the tank wall, use the frame top wheel to support the tank wall. Do not allow the frame to collide with the tank wall.

Use dry insulating objects to insulate you from the workpiece and the ground. Make sure the insulating object is sufficient to keep you out of contact with the workpiece and the ground. If welding is to be carried out under the risk of electric shock, (eg. In damp places or while wearing wet clothes; On a metal structure such as a floor, fence, or scaffold; When the body does not stretch such as sitting, kneeling or lying, that is, if the inevitable contact with the workpiece or the ground) the following equipment shall be used in addition to the prescribed safe operation:
⚫ Semi-automatic dc constant voltage (wire feeder) welding machine
⚫ Dc manual arc welding machine
⚫ Ac welding machine with anti-shock function

1. Make sure the work cable is well connected to the metal to be welded. Connections should be as close to the weld as possible.

2. Workpieces to be welded shall be well grounded electrically

3. Ensure welding rod clamp, workpiece clamp, and welding machine work properly and safely. Replace damaged insulation.

4. Do not cool the welding rod by immersing it in water.

5. Do not touch the tongs of two welders at the same time, because the
the voltage between the two welders may reach the sum of their no-load
voltages.

 

1. All operators must be certified to work and carefully survey the site, formulate the corresponding safety technical measures.

2. When working at high altitudes, use safety belts to prevent falls.

3. When welding or observing an arc, use a mask with black glass and a cover to prevent eye burns from sparks or arcs. Mask and black glass shall conform to ANSIZ87.1 standard.

4. Wear clothes made of refractory material to protect the skin from spark and arc burns. Use appropriate, flame retardant objects to protect other personnel and advise them not to observe arcs or stay away from arcs, splashes, or hot parts.

The waste gas produced by welding is not good for health. Inhalation of these gases should be avoided. When welding, the head should not face these exhaust fumes. Use adequate ventilation to keep exhaust gas away from the breathing area. Special ventilation equipment should be used when welding stainless steel or cladding or leaded （Refer to the terms of the container or MSDS）or cadmium plated steel or other coatings capable of producing toxic fumes. To minimize exposure, use local exhaust or mechanical ventilation while inferior to TLV. Protective masks are required in restricted areas or outdoors. Also, pay attention when welding galvanized steel.