Health and Safety: Module 2

Objective: Know how to perform welding activities in the fabrication shop in a safe manner.

Scope:

1. The working environment of the fabrication shop; general hazards, dust, heavy and hot material, electrical cables
2. Welding in the fabrication shop; protection of other workers from welding hazards
3. General ventilation to minimise background pollution levels from welding hazards

Expected results:

1. Know the general hazards in a fabrication shop.
2. Know your duties and responsibilities related to health, environment and safety

List of Contents

1. Health and Safety in Welding.
2. The workshop environment
3. Electrical safety
4. Fume
5. Noise
6. Optical radiation
7. Burns and Mechanical Hazards
8. Gas Bottles
9. Welding in difficult situations outdoors, confined spaces etc