SWP Welder Manual Metal KOKE

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Document Type: Document Title: Effective Revision

Procedure Safe Work Procedure Date: No.& Date


MANUAL METAL ARC January 2025
WELDER 2024

Document No: Prepared BY: Approved BY:


KOKE-SHEQ- SHEQ Manager CEO
007

DO NOT use this equipment unless you have been instructed


in its safe use and operation and have been given permission

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT


Safety glasses must be worn A welding mask with correct Oil free leather gloves and
at all times in addition to grade lens for GMAW must spats must be worn.
welding mask. be worn.

Sturdy footwear with rubber Long and loose hair must be Rings and jewellery must not
soles must be worn. contained. be worn.
Respiratory protection devices Close fitting/protective
may be required. clothing to cover arms and
legs must be worn.

PRE-OPERATIONAL SAFETY CHECKS


 Locate and ensure you are familiar with all machine ENDING OPERATIONS AND CLEANING UP
operations and controls.  Switch off the machine and fume extraction unit
 Check workspaces and walkways to ensure no when work is completed.
slip/trip hazards are present.  Remove electrode stub from holder and switch off
 Ensure the work area is clean and clear of grease, power source.
oil and any flammable materials.  Hang up electrode holder and welding cables. Leave
 Keep the welding equipment, work area and your the work area in a safe, clean and tidy state.
gloves dry to avoid electric shocks.
POTENTIAL HAZARDS
 Ensure electrode holder and work leads are in good  Electric shock.
condition.
 Fumes.
 Start the fume extraction unit before beginning to  Radiation burns to eyes or body.
weld.

 Ensure other people are protected from flashes by  Body burns due to hot or molten materials.
closing the curtain to the welding bay or by erecting  Flying sparks.
screens.  Fire.
OPERATIONAL SAFETY CHECKS DON’T
 Keep welding leads as short as possible and coil  Do not use faulty equipment. Immediately report
them to minimise inductance. suspect equipment.
 Ensure work return earth cables make firm contact to  Do not use bare hands and never wrap electrode
provide a good electrical connection. leads around yourself.
 Ensure the electrode holder has no electrode in it
before turning on the welding machine.
This SWP does not necessarily cover all possible hazards
 Ensure current is correctly set according to electrode associated with this equipment and should be used in
conjunction with other references. It is designed as a guide
selection. to be used to compliment training and as a reminder to
users prior to equipment use.

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