Health and Safety in Welding and Allied Processes (Woodhead Publishing Series in Welding and Other Joining Technologies)

This edition of Health and safety in welding and allied processes has been extensively revised to take into recent account advances in technology and legislative changes both in the UK and USA. Beginning with a description of the core safety requirements, it goes on to describe the special hazards found in the welding environment - noise, radiation, fume, gases and so on in terms of their effects and the strategies that can be adopted to avoid them. The book takes each major joining technology in turn and discusses the key hazards that are most relevant to each process. There are chapters covering: the common arc and gas welding processes; specialised welding processes; brazing, soldering and thermal spraying; welding and flame spraying of plastics; radiographic inspection; mechanical hazards; noise and vibration; radiation; compressed gases; fume and ventilation; fire and first aid; and welding in situations of increased hazard, such as those requiring special precautions to ensure safe working on vessels contaminated by flammable materials. The aim throughout the book is to explain the hazards clearly and concisely, describe how they arise, and suggest practical methods to achieve safe working. Health and safety in welding and allied processes is an essential resource for welders, their managers and all health and safety practitioners who have welding and related processes taking place in their workplaces. A completely revised new edition of the definitive work on welding health and safety Provides detailed risk analysis for all the major processes Shows how to set up effective workplace systems for risk assessment, first aid and reporting This edition of Health and safety in welding and allied processes has been extensively revised to take into recent account advances in technology and legislative changes both in the UK and USA. Beginning with a description of the core safety requirements, it goes on to describe the special hazards found in the welding environment – noise, radiation, fume, gases and so on in terms of their effects and the strategies that can be adopted to avoid them.

The book takes each major joining technology in turn and discusses the key hazards that are most relevant to each process. There are chapters covering: the common arc and gas welding processes; specialised welding processes; brazing, soldering and thermal spraying; welding and flame spraying of plastics; radiographic inspection; mechanical hazards; noise and vibration; radiation; compressed gases; fume and ventilation; fire and first aid; and welding in situations of increased hazard, such as those requiring special precautions to ensure safe working on vessels contaminated by flammable materials.

The aim throughout the book is to explain the hazards clearly and concisely, describe how they arise, and suggest practical methods to achieve safe working.

Health and safety in welding and allied processes is an essential resource for welders, their managers and all health and safety practitioners who have welding and related processes taking place in their workplaces.

• A completely revised new edition of the definitive work on welding health and safety
• Provides detailed risk analysis for all the major processes
• Shows how to set up effective workplace systems for risk assessment, first aid and reporting

Content: Front Matter , Page iii Copyright , Page iv Introduction , Page vii 1 - Setting up the Workplace , Pages 3-10 2 - First Aid and Accident Reporting , Pages 11-15 3 - Fire , Pages 16-25 4 - Compressed and Liquefied Gases , Pages 26-37 5 - Fume, Dust, Vapour and Gases , Pages 38-50 6 - Control of Exposure to Fume, Dust, Vapour and Gases , Pages 51-66 7 - Radiation , Pages 67-71 8 - Noise and Vibration , Pages 72-79 9 - Mechanical Hazards , Pages 80-86 10 - Gas Welding, Cutting and Preheating , Pages 89-105 11 - Arc Welding and Cutting , Pages 106-132 12 - Plasma Arc Processes , Pages 133-137 13 - Electroslag Welding (ESW) , Pages 138-140 14 - Resistance Welding , Pages 141-147 15 - Thermit Welding , Pages 148-152 16 - Electron Beam Welding , Pages 153-159 17 - Friction Welding , Pages 160-161 18 - Laser Welding and Cutting , Pages 162-168 19 - Brazing and Braze Welding , Pages 169-180 20 - Soft Soldering , Pages 181-189 21 - Thermal Spraying , Pages 190-197 22 - Welding and Flame Spraying Plastics , Pages 198-205 23 - Inspection and Testing , Pages 206-213 24 - Welding in More Hazardous Environments , Pages 214-224 25 - Legislation , Pages 227-238 Appendix A - Glossary of Terms , Pages 239-241 Appendix B - Risk Assessment for Arc Welding , Pages 242-246 Appendix C - Useful Addresses and Abbreviations , Pages 247-248 References , Pages 249-256 Index , Pages 257-261

the Welding Industry Is One Inherently Susceptible To Health And Safety Risks. Therefore, It Is Essential For Employees And Managers In This Field To Be Aware Of The Risks And Safety Measures Necessary To Minimize Them, As Well As Current Legislative Safety Guidelines.

this Fifth Edition Of Health And Safety In Welding And Allied Processes Has Been Extensively Revised To Take Into Account Recent Advances In Technology And Legislative Changes Both In The Uk And Usa. Beginning With A Description Of The Core Safety Requirements, It Goes On To Describe The Special Hazards Found In The Welding Environment - Noise, Radiation, Fumes, And Gases, Etc. - In Terms Of Their Effects And The Strategies That Can Be Adopted To Avoid Them. The Book Explains Hazards Clearly And Concisely, Describes How They Arise, And Suggests Practical Methods To Achieve Safe Working Conditions.

this Book Serves As An Excellent Reference Source For Welders, Their Managers, And Health And Safety Practitioners Who Have Welding And Related Processes Taking Place Within Their Companies.

This chapter briefly explains the fundamental principles of the various welding and allied processes discussed in the book so that the origin of the hazards may be understood, making the contents accessible to people without a background of welding knowledge.