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# Always wear non-flammable, protective clothing and shoes suitable for the welding to be done.
* Always wear non-flammable, protective clothing and shoes suitable for ‘hot work’.
# Know where safety equipment is located.
* Know where safety equipment and fire extinguishers are located.
# Never use a new piece of equipment without instruction.
* Never use a new piece of equipment without instruction.
# Check equipment condition before use & never attempt to repair without instruction. You may be held liable for damages to equipment, so '''if you are unsure, ask an instructor'''.
* Check equipment condition before use & never attempt to repair without prior instruction. You may be held liable for damages to equipment, so if you are unsure, ask an instructor.
# Notify the instructor of any injuries or equipment damage immediately.
* Notify an instructor of any injuries or equipment damage immediately.
# Clear all combustibles from the welding area.
* Clear all combustibles from the welding area.
# Check that fume exhaust is on working properly.
* Check that fume extractor is on and working properly.
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* Always handle hot work with pliers and wear proper gloves.
# When opening the shielding gas tank valves, stand to the side of the gauges (aka the gas flow regulator) and turn the valves slowly.
* When changing electrodes or not actively welding, turn equipment off.
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# Always handle welding material with pliers and proper gloves.
* Always clean the electrode holder, sharpen tungsten, and leave equipment ready to use for the next person.
# When shutting down or not in use, completely close the shielding gas tank main valve (turn large knob on top of tank clockwise until it stops turning).
* Put away clamps and jigs, leaving nothing on the work tables.
# Always turn equipment off, coil cables, hang electrode, stow foot pedal when not actively welding.
# Always clean the electrode holder and sharpen tungsten for the next person.
* Always clean the work area when you are done, including sweeping or vacuuming tables and floors of all dust and debris.
* Active projects and materials should be kept in your bin or labeled with your name (i.e. Parking Pass) and stowed out of the way (on a shelf, hung on a hook, etc).
# Always clean the work area when you are done (leave nothing on the work table except the ground clamp).
* After clean up, return 20 minutes later to double check everything has safely cooled, was put away properly.
* Lock cabinet before leaving.


* ☐ I acknowledge that I have read and understood the above
</br> [ ] I acknowledge that I have read and understood the above.
* ☐ I will abide by the guidelines stated herein at the risk of forfeiting my equipment privileges.
</br> [ ] I will abide by the guidelines stated herein at the risk of forfeiting access to the equipment.



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Signature ___________________________________________ Date ____________________
Member Name (printed) ________________________________________________________


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Signature ___________________________________________ Date ____________________



Certifying Instructor Name (printed) ______________________________________________


Signature ___________________________________________ Date ____________________

Latest revision as of 00:01, 31 October 2023

  • Always wear non-flammable, protective clothing and shoes suitable for ‘hot work’.
  • Know where safety equipment and fire extinguishers are located.
  • Never use a new piece of equipment without instruction.
  • Check equipment condition before use & never attempt to repair without prior instruction. You may be held liable for damages to equipment, so if you are unsure, ask an instructor.
  • Notify an instructor of any injuries or equipment damage immediately.
  • Clear all combustibles from the welding area.
  • Check that fume extractor is on and working properly.
  • Always handle hot work with pliers and wear proper gloves.
  • When changing electrodes or not actively welding, turn equipment off.
  • Always clean the electrode holder, sharpen tungsten, and leave equipment ready to use for the next person.
  • Put away clamps and jigs, leaving nothing on the work tables.
  • Always clean the work area when you are done, including sweeping or vacuuming tables and floors of all dust and debris.
  • Active projects and materials should be kept in your bin or labeled with your name (i.e. Parking Pass) and stowed out of the way (on a shelf, hung on a hook, etc).
  • After clean up, return 20 minutes later to double check everything has safely cooled, was put away properly.
  • Lock cabinet before leaving.


[ ] I acknowledge that I have read and understood the above.
[ ] I will abide by the guidelines stated herein at the risk of forfeiting access to the equipment.


Member Name (printed) ________________________________________________________


Signature ___________________________________________ Date ____________________


Certifying Instructor Name (printed) ______________________________________________


Signature ___________________________________________ Date ____________________

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