Construction Health and Safety Manual Section 11 Welding (December 2011 revision)

Publication Year

2011

Document Status

Withdrawn

Abstract

Welding is the fusion of two workpieces, normally metal, by heat or by pressure or by both. Section deals with the principal hazards associated with welding; Fumes and gases, Electric shock, Fires, Explosions, Burns, Eye damage and heat stress. Also looks briefly at operational faults in welding equipment.

Document History

Replaced by June 2014 edition. CIP has decided to update the style and layout of the Manual. All sections are now dated 2011 or later. Original section publication date 1971. Whole section revised December 2011.

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