* Weld only in selected areas.
* Only function welding equipment you have been trained to use.
* Know what the material is that’s being welded and any coating on it.
* Wear defensive clothing to cover all exposed areas of the body for protection sparks, hot spatter, and emission.
* Protective clothing should be dry and free of holes, grease, oil, and other substances which may flame.
* Wear fireproof gauntlet gloves, a leather or asbestos apron, and high-top shoes to provide good protection against sparks and spatter.
* Wear specially designed, leak-proof helmets equipped with filter plates to protect against ultraviolet, infrared, and visible radiation.
* Never look at a flash, even for an immediate.
* Keep your head away from the plume by staying back and to the side of the job.
* Use your helmet and head position to reduce fume gasp in your breathing zone.
* Make sure there is good local drain aeration to keep the air in your breathing zone clear.
* Don’t weld in a confined space without sufficient ventilation and a NIOSH-approved respirator.
* Don’t weld in wet areas, wear wet or damp clothing or weld with wet hands.