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SOP - Stick Welding

The document provides safety procedures for operating a stick welder. It outlines required personal protective equipment including eye protection, protective clothing, gloves, and footwear. It identifies potential hazards such as electric shock, radiation, and burns. Safe operating practices are listed such as ensuring proper machine setup, wearing protective gear, and checking the work area. Pre-operational safety checks and procedures for ending operations and cleaning up are also summarized.

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SOP - Stick Welding

The document provides safety procedures for operating a stick welder. It outlines required personal protective equipment including eye protection, protective clothing, gloves, and footwear. It identifies potential hazards such as electric shock, radiation, and burns. Safe operating practices are listed such as ensuring proper machine setup, wearing protective gear, and checking the work area. Pre-operational safety checks and procedures for ending operations and cleaning up are also summarized.

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S A F E O P ER A T I N G PR OC ED UR E S

Stick Welder
DO NOT use this machine unless you have received
authorization from the Shop Manager
Eye protection must be Long and loose hair must Oil-free leather gloves
worn at all times. be contained. must be worn.

A hood with the correct Appropriate protective Rings and jewelry must
shade lens must be clothing must be worn. not be worn.
worn when welding.
Pants must not be rolled
Respiratory protection Sturdy closed-toe up nor tucked into boots.
may be required. footwear must be worn.

POTENTIAL HAZARDS AND INJURIES SAFE OPERATING PRACTICES

 Electric shock  Ensure machine is correctly set up (e.g., amperage,


 Fumes (respiratory hazard) polarity).
 Radiation (eye & skin damage)  Ensure good connection of ground cable to workpiece or
 Molten metal/Hot surfaces (burn hazard) table.

 Flying sparks (burn hazard)  Say “EYES” or “COVER” before initiating arc.
 Fire  Wear dry, hole-free gloves when changing electrodes if
machine is on.

PRE-OPERATIONAL SAFETY CHECKS  Remove electrode from holder before laying or hanging
holder, to avoid inadvertent arc flash.
 Locate and ensure you are familiar with all machine
operations and controls.

 Check workspaces, walkways, and routing of cables to ENDING OPERATIONS AND CLEANING UP
ensure no slip/trip hazards are present.
 Turn off the machine and fume extraction unit when work
 Ensure the work area is clean and clear of grease, oil and is completed.
any flammable or combustible materials.
 Hang up the electrode holder and leads.
 Ensure the welding equipment, work area, your gloves  Inspect area for fire risk, and label any hot items.
and other PPE are dry to avoid electric shocks.

 Ensure your jacket, gloves, electrode holder and welding  Leave the work area in a safe, clean and tidy state.
cables are in good condition.

 Ensure other people are protected from flashes by closing DON’T


the curtain to the welding bay or erecting screens.  Don’t use faulty equipment; report it immediately.
 Ensure the fume extraction unit is operating properly  Don’t leave the welder running unattended.
before welding. (In some cases, the Fire Marshal has
allowed welding in areas without fume extraction.)  Don’t drape cables over body.

 Verify lens function if using an auto-darkening hood.  Don’t weld on drums, tanks, painted or plated materials,

 Review the SDS for the electrode to be used.


etc. without permission.

 Ensure personal hydration as PPE and direct exposure to


heat can increase risk of heat illness.

4/17 *SOP to be used in conjunction with an effective training program UC Davis

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