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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. | + | 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:// | * Welding hood or mask. There are three hanging up, just outside the hot works area. Link to manual [[https:// | ||
* Closed footwear | * Closed footwear | ||
- | * The risk assessment also specifies | + | * a respirator, |
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 " | * Welding wire. Flux cored " | ||
- | * Welding torch tips. 0.8mm diameter. [[https:// | ||
- | * Welding torch shroud. [[https:// | ||