Safety and Health of Welders

This is a valuable guide book to protection against the hazards associated with welding for students and professionals. All workers engaged in production and construction are continually exposed to potential hazards. There are a number of potential safety and health problems associated with welding, cutting, and allied processes. When correct precautionary measures are followed, welding is a safe occupation. This book covers hazards related to electric shock, arc radiation, air contamination, fire and explosion, compressed gases, weld cleaning, and more.
Content:
• Front Matter
• List of Illustrations
• Table of Contents
1. Personal Protection and Safety Rules
2. Electrical Shock Hazard
3. Arc Radiation Hazard
4. Air Contamination Hazard
5. Fire and Explosion Hazard
6. Compressed Gases
7. Weld Cleaning and other Hazards
8. Safety for Specific Welding Processes and Occupations
• 9. References
• 10. Web Sites