| Title |
Electrical safety in arc welding. |
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| Author |
HSE |
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| Series Code |
HSG |
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| Series Number |
118 |
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| Publisher |
HSE Books |
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| Date of Publication |
1994 |
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| Length |
20 pages |
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| ISBN |
0717607046 |
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| Price Exc. VAT |
£5.25 |
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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 |
Health and Safety Guidance.(HSG118)(HSG 118)(HS G 118)supersedes 'Electrical safety in arc welding' HSE Guidance note, plant and machinery 64 (PM 64) ISBN 0118839381 |
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| Abstract |
Provides guidance on the installation, use and maintenance of hand-held electric arc welding equipment. Aimed at those who manage or supervise work where this type of equipment is used and those who specify or buy in such equipment. It identifies the risks that can arise when using this equipment and advises on safety precautions which will minimise these risks. Special or unusual operations such as welding underwater are excluded. It amends advice relating to earthing, where welding sets with reinforced transformer insulation are brought into use. Contents: Processes and equipment; The welding circuit; Electrical hazards; Precautions; Fire precautions; Information and training; Inspection and maintenance |
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| Keywords |
Guidance; Manual metal arc welding; MMA; Metal active gas welding; MAG; Metal inert gas welding; MIG; Tungsten inert gas welding; TIG; |
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