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NAME:ELTON
ADAMS
TEACHER: SIR AZAM
CLASS: 11TVET
What is Arc Welding?
Generalized term used to describe welding that
uses an electric arc between an electrode and
the base material to melt and join the metals.
Common Names and Variations:
• Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) “Stick
Welding”
• Gas metal arc welding (GMAW) = Metal inert
gas (MIG), Flux-cored arc welding (FCAW),
Submerged arc welding (SAW)
• Gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) or Tungsten
inert gas (TIG) welding
Stick Welding Cut-Away
Those working near the welder should be protected from flash burn by a welding barrier that is set-up around the area.
Hazard: Gases
A welder is faced with different hazards related to the
gases they are exposed to.
1. The welding process produces toxic fumes. The zinc
oxide and magnesium oxide fumes can cause Metal
Fume Fever. The symptoms of which can include:
headache, fever, chills, muscle aches, thirst, nausea,
vomiting, chest soreness, fatigue, gastrointestinal
pain, weakness, and tiredness. (American Welding Society)
Hazard: Gases
2. The shielding gases used in welding, while inert,
can cause asphyxiation in enclosed spaces. The
gases are used in the welding process to displace
oxygen from the area of the weld. If the gases are
contained in a small area the worker’s oxygen
levels will be depleted.
3. The gas cylinders used in the welding carry the
same risks of rupture and explosion as any
compressed gas cylinder.
Protection: Gases
In order to protect the worker from toxic gases and
from the displacement of available oxygen proper
ventilation is required (OSHA 1926.353(a)).