Aggregates Manager Digital Magazine
Issue link: https://read.dmtmag.com/i/91809
SAFETY WATCH Watch Your Welding Practices Work in a well-ventilated area and wear your personal protective equipment. compiled by Therese Dunphy, Editor-in-Chief is important to identify mine hazards before beginning work. For example, conduct a work area examination, and make sure equipment is safe to operate and the area is well ventilated. Also, be sure to wear the appropriate personal protective equipment — including welding shields, safety belts, and lines. When performing maintenance activities, such as welding, it Consider the following pre-maintenance activities. performing work in a potentially explosive atmosphere. excessive splatter. smoldering areas. Wet down the work site with water, if available. can trip over them. AM als within 15 feet in all directions from the worksite before starting to weld, or isolate the work area with shields. welding and cutting. worksite. Use firewatchers where potential hazards exist. In addition, use these best work practices. hazardous concentrations of fumes and gases. potentially explosive atmosphere. your clothing and hands dry at all times; don't weld in damp areas or stand in puddles of water, on damp ground, or against grounded metal. Remember, the work piece must be grounded. of falling. Another person must tend your lifeline if you're working in a confined space. ous ignition will occur. Information from this Safety Watch is from an actual accident and is provided by the Mine Safety and Health AGGREGATES MANAGER November 2012 procedures. feet from the welding area. of mining experience was fatally injured at a crushed stone operation. The welder was lying on a wet metal screen deck welding a wear plate in a confined area when he apparently touched the energized welding rod to his chest and received an electrical shock. Administration. It is meant for general information purposes only. Sponsored by and share with your plant personnel Tear this out