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| - | Run through safety elements of induction – | + | __Run through safety elements of induction –__ |
| * Remind inductee that everyone is responsible for their own safety, and everyone must take all necessary steps to protect others from hazards (for example, but not limited to, burns or eye damage) - | * Remind inductee that everyone is responsible for their own safety, and everyone must take all necessary steps to protect others from hazards (for example, but not limited to, burns or eye damage) - | ||
| - | Explain | + | __Explain |
| - | * Weld only in the hot works area, on the welding table | + | * Weld only in the hot works area, ideally |
| * Clear the area of flammable items | * Clear the area of flammable items | ||
| * No welding of vehicles. Materials to be welded shall be uncoated to avoid fumes / fire | * No welding of vehicles. Materials to be welded shall be uncoated to avoid fumes / fire | ||
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| * Fume extractor must be used. Show its operation (including opening the top to check it hasn’t been used for extraction of flammable materials) | * Fume extractor must be used. Show its operation (including opening the top to check it hasn’t been used for extraction of flammable materials) | ||
| * Remind inductees that they must remain in the hackspace for at least an hour, to check for sparks or fire before leaving. | * Remind inductees that they must remain in the hackspace for at least an hour, to check for sparks or fire before leaving. | ||
| - | Avoiding burns | + | __Explain steps to prevent burns__ |
| * Remind inductees that welded parts will be very hot. Suggest intermittent welding to minimise excessive heat build up. Point out bucket for quenching water, reminding it should be emptied after welding | * Remind inductees that welded parts will be very hot. Suggest intermittent welding to minimise excessive heat build up. Point out bucket for quenching water, reminding it should be emptied after welding | ||
| * remind inductees about risk of burns and suggest PPE. | * remind inductees about risk of burns and suggest PPE. | ||
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| Point out supplied PPE hanging on rack | Point out supplied PPE hanging on rack | ||
| * Point out that the welding torch components and welding table will be hot. | * Point out that the welding torch components and welding table will be hot. | ||
| * Remind inductees that they are responsible for others safety, so avoid leaving hot items lying around. | * Remind inductees that they are responsible for others safety, so avoid leaving hot items lying around. | ||
| - | Avoiding | + | __Explain steps to prevent |
| * Position the welding curtain such that it protects all hackspace members and those outside hackspace from arc eye. | * Position the welding curtain such that it protects all hackspace members and those outside hackspace from arc eye. | ||
| * Explain the dials on the welding mask and that their recommended settings are in the manual. Show how to test the battery and the masks’ function. | * Explain the dials on the welding mask and that their recommended settings are in the manual. Show how to test the battery and the masks’ function. | ||
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| * Welding is only to be carried out within the hotworks area | * Welding is only to be carried out within the hotworks area | ||
| - | Preventing | + | __Explain steps to prevent |
| * Instruct inductees to check the condition of cables and insulators before turning on the welder | * Instruct inductees to check the condition of cables and insulators before turning on the welder | ||
| * Avoid welding in high humidity. Wet clothing, floors, and workpieces increase the risk of electric shocks. | * Avoid welding in high humidity. Wet clothing, floors, and workpieces increase the risk of electric shocks. | ||
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| * Check whether any of the inductees have a pacemaker (etc), and only proceed if they’ve checked beforehand if it’s safe to weld. | * Check whether any of the inductees have a pacemaker (etc), and only proceed if they’ve checked beforehand if it’s safe to weld. | ||
| - | Point out key components of the welding equipment. | + | __Point |
| - | * Welder – Clarke MIG160N | + | |
| - | * Front panel – identify what each control does | + | |
| - | * Feed speed | + | |
| - | * Power dials | + | |
| - | * On switch (explain the temperature protection feature) | + | |
| - | * Lift wire reel cover. Identify wire spool, feed mechanism. Show how te replace reel and feed wire | + | |
| - | * Torch | + | |
| - | * Earth clamp | + | |
| - | * Input power lead | + | |
| - | * Welding table | + | |
| - | * Welding accessories | + | |
| - | * chipping hammer for removing slag | + | |
| - | * Mig pliers | + | |
| - | * Spare wire spools. 0.8mm diameter, flux cored. Small (0.5kg) spools are used, to try and limit wastage. | + | |
| - | * Spare torch tips | + | |
| - | Preparing | + | * Welder – Clarke MIG160N |
| + | * Front panel – identify what each control does | ||
| + | * Feed speed | ||
| + | * Power dials | ||
| + | * On switch (explain the temperature protection feature) | ||
| + | * Lift wire reel cover. Identify wire spool, feed mechanism. Show how te replace reel and feed wire | ||
| + | * Torch | ||
| + | * Earth clamp | ||
| + | * Input power lead | ||
| + | * Welding table | ||
| + | * Welding accessories | ||
| + | * chipping hammer for removing slag | ||
| + | * Mig pliers | ||
| + | * Spare wire spools. 0.8mm diameter, flux cored. Small (0.5kg) spools are used, to try and limit wastage. | ||
| + | * Spare torch tips | ||
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| + | __Preparing | ||
| * Make sure the area is clear of flammable materials, and safety equipment is in good condition. | * Make sure the area is clear of flammable materials, and safety equipment is in good condition. | ||
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| * Suggest use of anti-splatter spray | * Suggest use of anti-splatter spray | ||
| - | Prepare | + | __Prepare |
| * Check there is sufficient wire left on the spool, of the correct type (gasless flux-cored) and diameter (0.8mm) | * Check there is sufficient wire left on the spool, of the correct type (gasless flux-cored) and diameter (0.8mm) | ||
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| * Make sure there’s about 5mm of wire protruding from the torch | * Make sure there’s about 5mm of wire protruding from the torch | ||
| - | Performing | + | __Performing |
| * Hold the torch about 5mm away from the workpiece, with the tip angled about 10 degrees from vertical. Gasless MIG uses the “drag” method, so the torch is angled towards the direction of travel | * Hold the torch about 5mm away from the workpiece, with the tip angled about 10 degrees from vertical. Gasless MIG uses the “drag” method, so the torch is angled towards the direction of travel | ||
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| * Be disappointed in the weld quality. Attempt to blame the equipment or weather | * Be disappointed in the weld quality. Attempt to blame the equipment or weather | ||
| - | Clearing | + | __Clearing |
| * Turn off the welder on the front panel, turn off the isolator and unplug the lead. Re-fit lockout padlock | * Turn off the welder on the front panel, turn off the isolator and unplug the lead. Re-fit lockout padlock | ||