Welder – Spot Welder Safe Work Procedure
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Division: /

RETSD

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Analysis By:

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Kildonan-East Staff

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Date:

/ Sep/12/2006
Department: / Kildonan-East Collegiate /

Supervisor:

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Frequency:

/ Hourly

Job Title:

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Auto Body Metal

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JSA Number:

/ AB7

Job Title:

/ Spot Welder AB7 / Job Performed By: /

Teacher and or students

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Required Personal Protective Equipment: Safety glasses or goggles, face shield, CSA steel-toed footwear, leather gloves, hearing protection as per RETSD policy, 100% cotton coveralls

GENERAL NOTES: No matches, lighters or cell phones allowed in the shop area. Long hair should be tied back; strings and hoods from pullovers/sweaters should be removed or tucked inside of coveralls. Long necklaces and or bracelets should be removed.

Job Safety Analysis:

Step / Description / Hazard / Controls
1 / Ensure work area is clean and any flammable or combustibles have been removed from area. / Trip, fall, slip Explosion / Good housekeeping clear away debris and clutter from work area Remove any flammable or combustibles from work area
2 / Replace/install or adjust electrodes / 1) Electrical shock/burn due to energized electrode. (2) Damage to work piece due to installation of incorrect electrode. (3) Hand/finger contusion due to tool slippage from installing or adjusting electrodes. / 1) Ensure Resistance Spot Welder power to arc is electrically de-energized. (2) Consult Op Schedule for correct electrode and verify with teacher/instructor. (3) Use correct tool and watch placement of hands/fingers.
3 / Call up Op Schedule on Resistance Spot Welder and set power supply settings. Verify with instructor/teacher that they are correct for task. / 1) Bodily injury from incorrect power supply settings. (2) Damage to work piece from calling up wrong schedule and settings and incorrect power supply. / 1) Check power supply settings before each welding operation and ensure they are properly set. (2) Refer to instructor/teacher for correct Op Schedule and power supply settings.
4 / Setup work piece on fixture. / 1) Strain/sprain from heavy and or awkward work piece or fixture - Lifting. (2) Foot injury from dropping work piece. (3) Damage to work piece from incorrect setup. (4) Hand/finger laceration from edge or work piece. (5) Hand/finger contusions from tool slippage while tightening fixture. / 1) Use mechanical hoist or get assistance from coworkers to setup/adjust work piece on fixture. (2) Wear recommended PPE - steel toed footwear. (3) Work piece should be clean and secure to fixture. (4) Wear gloves when handling work piece with sharp edges. (5) Use correct tool/s and wear gloves.
5 / Remove work piece from fixture and transport. / 1) Strain/sprain from heavy and or awkward work piece Lifting (2) Foot injury from dropping work piece or fixture. (3) Trip/fall in area around Spot Resistance Welder. (4) Hand/finger laceration from edge of work piece. (5) Hand/finger contusion from tool slippage while loosening fixture. / 1) Use mechanical hoist or get assistance from coworkers to transport work piece. (2) Wear recommended footwear. (3) Clean/clear work area/surfaces of unused tools/materials. Remove dust/debris regularly. (4) Wear recommended gloves when handling work pieces with sharp edges. (5) Use correct tool and watch placement of hands/fingers.

AUTHORIZED EMPLOYEE INFORMATION:

ID NUMBER: / LAST NAME: / FIRST NAME: / REMARKS:

JOB HISTORY INFORMATION:

DATE: / REMARKS:

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