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| ====== Welder - work in progress ====== | ====== Welder - work in progress ====== | ||
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| + | It's a two part induction. There is an in-person induction which will take no more than an hour. Please read the wiki before your in-person induction. Once you complete the quiz (on the enrollment portal pc), you should be able to turn on the bleepy box</ | ||
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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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| === Avoiding fire and fumes === | === Avoiding fire and fumes === | ||
| * Before commencing any welding, ensure the hot works area is clear from flammable items. Do not weld if there are strong, potentially flammable fumes in the space | * Before commencing any welding, ensure the hot works area is clear from flammable items. Do not weld if there are strong, potentially flammable fumes in the space | ||
| - | * Do not weld items which could be flammable. **No not weld vehicles** | + | * Do not weld items which could be flammable. **Do not weld vehicles** |
| * Do not weld items which contain surface finishes, which could release flammable or hazardous fumes such as painted or galvanised surfaces. | * Do not weld items which contain surface finishes, which could release flammable or hazardous fumes such as painted or galvanised surfaces. | ||
| * Keeping workpieces clean can help to minimise sparks and will result in a better weld | * Keeping workpieces clean can help to minimise sparks and will result in a better weld | ||
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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:// | ||