This technical note is designed to give practical guidance related to safety and health in welding and allied operations.
Includes: Principles of safe working; Electric arc welding, cutting and gouging; Gas welding, flame cutting and gouging; Plasma arc welding and cutting; Resistance welding; Special welding processes; Brazing and soldering; Metal preparation processes; Metal spraying; Heat treatment processes; Precautions with various materials; Electric shock; Arc, flame and laser radiation; Fire and explosion protection; Fume and ventilation; Noise control; Personal protective equipment; Welding and cutting in confined spaces;
Also, Welding or cutting in or on containers; Welding and cutting on pressurised equipment; Welding and cutting in hot or humid conditions; Welding in refineries and chemical plants; Welding and cutting at heights or underneath construction; Welding and cutting underwater and under pressure; Protection during weldment testing; Welding and cutting in machines and special locations; and General industrial protection.