Toolbox Talk: Arc Welding and Electrical Safety [2017]

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• Journal Article:
  Toolbox talk: arc welding and electrical safety
• Corporate Authors:
  CPWR--The Center for Construction Research and Training
• Description:
  Arc welding is safe if the unit is properly inspected and used. You can receive a shock, however, from the primary (input) voltage if you touch a lead or other electrically "hot" component inside the welder while touching the welder case or grounded metal. Remember This: 1. Look for frayed welding leads and any damage to the welder. 2. Ground the welder case. 3. Use mats of plywood, rubber, or some other dry insulation to stand or lie on. 4. Wear dry gloves in good condition and other personal protective equipment when welding. [Description provided by NIOSH]
• Subjects:
  Construction Industry Construction Materials Electric Injuries Inhalation Exposure Occupational Exposure Occupational Health Personal Protective Equipment Safety Welding
• Keywords:
  Construction; Construction industry; Construction workers; Arc welders; Electrical safety; Electrical shock; Welding equipment; Safety practices; Insulation materials; Personal protective equipment; PPE; Gloves
• Source:
  Silver Spring, MD: CPWR-The Center for Construction Research and Training, 2018 Jan; :1-2
• Series:
  CPWR - Center for Construction Research and Training Publications
• Subseries:
  Toolbox Talk
• Publisher:
  CPWR-The Center for Construction Research and Training
• Document Type:
  Text
• Funding:
  cooperative agreement OH 009762
• Genre:
  Fact Sheet
• Place as Subject:
  Maryland ; OSHA Region 3
• CIO:
  National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
• Topic:
  Workplace Safety & Health
• Location:
  North America
• Pages in Document:
  2 pdf pages
• NIOSHTIC Number:
  nn:20061494
• Contact Point Address:
  CPWR-The Center for Construction Research and Training, 8484 Georgia Avenue, Suite 1000, Silver Spring, MD 20910
• Federal Fiscal Year:
  2018
• NORA Priority Area:
  Construction
• Performing Organization:
  CPWR - The Center for Construction Research and Training, Silver Spring, Maryland
• Peer Reviewed:
  False
• Collection(s):
  National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
• Main Document Checksum:
  urn:sha-512:827111350c1c4ee73ea1b297e34750b984869097a9017354a5cf0e617f5c4c3369d56f3c0978cb58d3cd30f142fec6e9daa9fb05f87db1301a9b2784143dcfce
• Download URL:
  https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/145625/cdc_145625_DS1.pdf
• File Type:
  [PDF - 183.78 KB ]