Safety Measures for Plasma Arc Cutting


August 21st, 2009

Cutting Can Cause Fire

  • Keep a fire extinguisher nearby
  • Do not cut on a ceiling, floor, bulkhead or partition it can lead to fire
    on the hidden side.
  • Welding operator and others should protect themselves from flying sparks and hot metal.
  • Do not use plasma cutter to thaw frozen pipes.
  • Do not cut pressurized cylinders, pipes or vessels.

Electric Shock Can Kill

  • While welding always wear dry, insulating gloves and body protection.
  • Do not touch live electrical parts
  • Turn off all equipment when not in use
  • Install an equipment based on owner’s manual
  • Use only that torch which is specified in the Owner’s Manual
  • While welding always use well maintained equipment. Repair or replace damaged parts at once.

Flying Sparks Can Cause Injury

  • Wear body protection clothes so that you can protect your skin
  • Wear safety goggles to protect your eyes
  • Wear ear muffs to prevent sparks from entering ears

Arc Rays Can Burn Eyes and Skin

Noise Can Damage Hearing

  • Use ear muffs if noise level is high
  • Tell people working with you about noise hazard

Fumes and Gases Can Be Hazardous

  • Do not breathe the fumes while working
  • Always ventilate the area
  • If ventilation is less, wear a respirator
  • Always read the Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs) for
    metals to be cut, coatings and cleaners.

Plasma Arc Can Cause Injury

  • Keep away from the torch tip
  • Pilot arc can cause burns
  • Do not grip material near the cutting path
  • Use only torches that are specified in the Owner’s Manual

Cylinders Can Explode if Damaged

  • Keep cylinders away from electrical circuits.
  • Use the right equipment, correct procedures and sufficient
    number of persons to lift and move cylinders.
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