When the lesson is complete, you will be able to identify common welding hazards and describe how to use PPE, ventilation, and safety procedures to mitigate these hazards.
• List some common welding hazards
• Identify and describe proper PPE used in welding
• Discuss the use of ventilation to avoid welding fumes
• Describe safety practices employed under hot work conditions
• Describe safety practices employed under confined space entry conditions
• Identify safety considerations related to cutting operations
• Recall safety precautions required in oxyacetylene welding operations
• Identify safety precautions required in arc welding operations
• Discuss safe storage and handling of compressed gas cylinders
• Describe precautions taken to avoid electric shock when welding
