Trust Me, I’m A Welder!

And I did all the welding

Objectives:

• What is Arc Welding

• Five Types of Arc Welding

• Welding Equipment

• Personal Protective Equipment

• Eye and Face Protection

• Important Safety Rules

• How to Properly Classify Electrodes

Arc Welding

• Arc welding is when two metals are joined together through the use of an electric arc, or current, between a coated metal electrode and a base metal.

The Five Types of Arc Welding

1. SMAW-Shielded Metal Arc Welding

2. GTAW/TIG-Gas Tungsten Arc Welding

3. GMAW-Gas Metal Arc Welding

4. FCAW-Flux Core Arc Welding

5. SAW-Submerged Arc Welding

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Welding Equipment

• Power Supply

• Ground Clamp

• Electrode Holder/ Stinger

• Slag Hammer

• Wire Brush

• Cables

• Electrode

• Tongs

The Well Dressed Welder

• Leather welding gloves

• Face and head protection

• Leather, cotton or wool clothes

• No pockets or cuffs

• Close-toed, rubber soled boots

• Long pants and sleeves

Personal Protective Equipment

Eye and Face Protection

• Helmet-Shade 10

• Cover/Safety glasses-ANSI Z87.1

compliant

• Face Shield

Safety Rules

• Wear gloves and eye and proper face protection

• Dispose of electrode stubs properly

• Prevent burns

Do not let the electrode stick

Use both hands

Handle hot metal with pliers or tongs

Safety Rules

• Weld in a well-ventilated area

• Do not carry matches or lighters, and do not allow bystanders to smoke

Safety Rules

• Secure work

• Avoid electrical shock

• Protect others

• Never weld in a damp area

• Never wear synthetic fiber clothing

• Protect welding cables

Protective Clothing

• Fire resistant gauntlet gloves

• Headcap

• High top hard toed shoes

• Leather apron

• Faceshield

• Flame retardant clothing

• Safety Glasses

• Safety helmet

Knowledge Check!

Leather!

The darkest and most protective lens available for welding purposes is…

Where is the best place to dispose of electrodes?

Shade 14!

In A Container!

• What is the best material to use for protective clothing, footwear, and gloves?

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