| Title |
Health and safety in arc welding. |
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| Author |
HSE |
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| Series Code |
HSG |
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| Series Number |
204 |
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| Publisher |
HSE Books |
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| Date of Publication |
2000 |
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| Length |
19 pages |
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| ISBN |
0717618137 |
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| Price Exc. VAT |
£3.50 |
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| VAT Rate |
0% |
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| Product Type |
Hard Copy |
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| Format |
Paper |
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| Notes |
(HSG204, HS G 204, HSG 204) |
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| Abstract |
This booklet gives advice about practical precautions to reduce the risks to health and safety from the hazards of electrical arc welding. The contents are based on articles from the Welding Institute journal contact. Contents: Introduction; Welding fume; Welding gases; Assessment of exposure to welding fume and gases; Control of exposure to welding fume; Electric arc welding in confined spaces; Welding in confined spaces; Welding radiation; Spatter and hot components; Fire; Explosion; Electric shock and burns; References. |
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| Keywords |
Guidance; Particulate fume; Health hazards; Local exhaust ventilation; LEV; Respiratory protective equipment; RPE; Electric shock; Power sources; Earthing |
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