Wednesday, June 16, 2010

Welding | In My Diary

Welding | In My Diary: "When you think of welding, images of damage and destruction don’t usually come to mind; however, for a safe welding experience, there are some precautions that must be taken. People who are experienced with welding may laugh at the idea of safety precautions on the job, but there are in fact some issues that must be considered.

There are many subtleties associated with welding, that must be understood, so that you do not pose a danger to yourself or other individuals, when you are welding. Adults can learn the correct techniques for utilizing the equipment associated with welding, by attending one of the numerous classes available for this purpose. These classes will cover information that will allow you to adequately respond in the event that some type of emergency should occur during the welding process. You need to become educated about the correct methods to use while welding, as well as the preparations that must be taken prior to starting the job."

Occupational Health and Safety Management: A Practical Approach, Second Edition