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MIG welding is a common welding process used in manufacturing and industrial applications. The method has the ability to weld a wide range of metals including steel and titanium. However, MIG welding creates a variety of hazards that can harm not only the user but also other people in the vicinity. The emissions alone can be highly harmful to the welding technician, inspectors, and other workers. Some safety measures for each type of welding are mentioned here. Electrical Safety and Magnetic Fields: Equipment like wire feed systems, welding guns, and leads and connections need a constant power supply to operate. Because of the severity of the operation, the user has to be qualified to install and use MIG welding equipment. The equipment has to be properly tested before the use and the user should not be careless with the installation process and the welding process. The user should not remove the panels from the welding power source if it stops working correctly. Touching the lead inside the panel when the power is still on can result in a serious voltage shock.

Compressed Gasses: Shielding gasses used in the welding can be of different compositions. They can be 100% inert, 100% active or a combination of both but they must be carefully handled. Though inert gasses are not toxic, they also do not support life. Without adequate precautions, one can pass out from the lack of oxygen and literally suffocate to death as the heavier-than-air inert gasses create an invisible, HDPE PIPE welding machines non-breathable bubble in the area. Therefore, ventilation is a must. The user should use the correct regulator for the process in order to produce only the required pressure and amount of the gas. Another important thing is that the regulator should not be modified to use with other equipment or processes. Radiation: MIG welding generates electromagnetic radiation over a wide range of wavelengths. The wavelengths cover distinct types of radiation such as Ultraviolet (UV), Visible Light (VR), and Infrared (IR). MIG welding does not produce ionizing radiations. The radiations are generally generated when the arc is generated and the emission amount increases the welding current. The burns caused by the radiation can be avoided by proper protective gear and clothing. Some common safety measures are also mentioned here that can prevent the user and the surroundings from any possible accident. One should ensure that the machine is properly set up for current, voltage, wire feed and shielding gas flow rate. The user should use a UV curtain to protect the people in the vicinity from radiation. Ensure that the welding earth cable makes firm contact to provide a good electrical contact.

One has to make sure that the workpiece is properly cleaned up and not has any paint, oxides or any other surface finishes so that a good electrical contact is established. About the Author:Kym Morgan is the marketing director of eWelders.com.au, a leading online specialty welding site in Australia. They sell a massive range of MIG Welders, TIG Welders, ARC Welders, Inverter Welders, Multi-Purpose Welders, High Function TIG Welders, AC/DC TIG Inverters, Spot Welders and Engine Driven Welders in Australia. Their mission at eWelders.com.au is to gather Australia’s best range of welders and put them under one roof.