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 ===== Induction ===== ===== Induction =====
  
-Prior to using the welder, you must attend an in-person induction. Please post on the forum if you want an induction. Should be starting spring 2025+Prior to using the welder, you must attend an in-person induction. Please post on the forum if you want an induction. 
  
 Prior to an induction, please have a quick read through the welder manual, and read this wiki page.  Prior to an induction, please have a quick read through the welder manual, and read this wiki page. 
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 +The induction consists of a quiz, and an in-person induction. You must pass the quiz first
  
  
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   * Have a bucket of sand next to the welding bench, which can quickly and safely extinguish minor flames with minimal cleanup   * Have a bucket of sand next to the welding bench, which can quickly and safely extinguish minor flames with minimal cleanup
   * The roller shutter doors **must** remain open during welding operations, and kept open until fumes have cleared   * The roller shutter doors **must** remain open during welding operations, and kept open until fumes have cleared
-  * Fume extraction should be used at all times, and kept on until fumes have cleared. Check fume extractor has not been used for general extraction or hoovering - open the top and ensure there are no flammable items inside (eg sawdust)+  * Fume extraction should be used at all times where possible, and kept on until fumes have cleared. Check fume extractor has not been used for general extraction or hoovering - open the top and ensure there are no flammable items inside (eg sawdust).  
 +  * If you cannot use the fume extractor, a respirator should be worn
   * **After welding, you MUST remain in the space for at least 1 hour, checking the area for smouldering items or fires. If you cannot wait the hour, do not weld**   * **After welding, you MUST remain in the space for at least 1 hour, checking the area for smouldering items or fires. If you cannot wait the hour, do not weld**
  
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   * Welding hood or mask. There are three hanging up, just outside the hot works area. Link to manual [[https://www.clarkeservice.co.uk/manuals/welding_accessories/PG4_Headshield_Iss_3.pdf]]   * Welding hood or mask. There are three hanging up, just outside the hot works area. Link to manual [[https://www.clarkeservice.co.uk/manuals/welding_accessories/PG4_Headshield_Iss_3.pdf]]
   * Closed footwear   * Closed footwear
-  * The risk assessment also specifies a respirator, to protect from fumes+  * a respirator, if it's not possible to use fume extractor 
  
 These are the minimum requirements. You may also need additional PPE for other related tasks, such as eye protection when using an angle grinder.  These are the minimum requirements. You may also need additional PPE for other related tasks, such as eye protection when using an angle grinder. 
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   * Welding wire. Flux cored "gasless" wire, 0.8mm diameter, 0.45kg reel. [[https://www.toolstation.com/sip-mig-gasless-flux-cord-welding-wire/p13760]] or similar   * Welding wire. Flux cored "gasless" wire, 0.8mm diameter, 0.45kg reel. [[https://www.toolstation.com/sip-mig-gasless-flux-cord-welding-wire/p13760]] or similar
-  * Welding torch tips. 0.8mm diameter. [[https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/326371887307]] or similar 
-  * Welding torch shroud. [[https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/387634952855]] or similar 
  
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