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    SWP Welder Spot AS564

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    The document provides safety procedures for operating a spot welder, including required personal protective equipment like safety glasses and gloves. It describes pre-operational checks of the equipment and materials as well as operational safety checks. Potential hazards of the equipment are also listed.

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    The document provides safety procedures for operating a spot welder, including required personal protective equipment like safety glasses and gloves. It describes pre-operational checks of the equipment and materials as well as operational safety checks. Potential hazards of the equipment are also listed.

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    The document provides safety procedures for operating a spot welder, including required personal protective equipment like safety glasses and gloves. It describes pre-operational checks of the equipment and materials as well as operational safety checks. Potential hazards of the equipment are also listed.

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    SWP Welder Spot AS564

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    The document provides safety procedures for operating a spot welder, including required personal protective equipment like safety glasses and gloves. It describes pre-operational checks of the equipment and materials as well as operational safety checks. Potential hazards of the equipment are also listed.

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    (Your Business Name Here) – Safe Work Procedure

    SPOT WELDER
    DO NOT use this machine unless you have been instructed
    in its safe use and operation and have been given permission

    PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT


    Safety glasses must be worn Long and loose hair must be Leather gloves must be
    at all times in work areas. contained. worn when handling hot
    metal.
    Sturdy footwear must be worn Close fitting/protective Rings and jewellery must not
    at all times in work areas. clothing must be worn. be worn.

    PRE-OPERATIONAL SAFETY CHECKS


     Check workspaces and walkways to ensure no
    slip/trip hazards are present.

     Check switchgear and cable are in sound condition.


     Check electrode points are in good condition and
    meet exactly.

     Ensure electrodes are securely mounted and clean


    from contaminants.

     Set pressure on clamps to hold work securely


    without damaging work.

     Preset weld time under your supervisor’s direction (if


    timer fitted).

     Use gloves to position and hold work.


    OPERATIONAL SAFETY CHECKS
     Ensure the spot welder has cooled before making
    any adjustments.

     Avoid prolonged use, as this can cause heat to build


    up in the electrodes and arms.

     When holding work, be aware of the heat created


    during welding process.

     Ensure work return earth cables make firm contact to


    provide a good electrical connection.

    ENDING OPERATIONS AND CLEANING UP


     Switch off the machine when work completed.
     Leave the work area in a safe, clean and tidy state.
    POTENTIAL HAZARDS
     Electrodes become hot with continued use.
     Burns.
     Hot metal.
     Spitting metal or flying sparks.
     Eye injuries. This SWP does not necessarily cover all possible hazards
    associated with this equipment and should be used in
    DON’T conjunction with other references. It is designed as a guide
    to be used to compliment training and as a reminder to
     Do not use faulty equipment. Immediately report users prior to equipment use.
    suspect machinery.
    This information is based on material published by the
    South Australian Department of Education and Children’s
    Services.

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