Plasma Cutting Safety

 

Plasma cutting safety in a lot of ways is similar to general welding safety tips. However, there are some differences. Following is a list of plasma cutting safety tips which are especially for light duty to medium duty industrial sized plasma cutting units.

Warning! Electricity can kill! Since the operation of a plasma cutter requires an electrical circuit between the torch in the cutting surface the entire workpiece anything touching the workpiece become an included in the electrical circuit. It is vital to all cutting operations with a plasma cutter are not performed in moist or wet areas. Never conduct plasma cutting on damp ground or concrete. Never engage in cutting in the rain, of course. Most plasma cutters have outputs a voltage which exceed those of welding voltages. Nonetheless even small voltages are capable of causing death.

Never pick up our hold the metal cut off while you cut. Always leave the workpiece in its place at the cutting location with a grand cable still attached during the process of getting. Never remove the ground clamp while performing a cut. The use of insulated boots and gloves are highly recommended. These insurer and added insurance against possible electrocution. Never lie sit or stand in any wet surface when using a plasma cutter. The moist surface is capable of conducting electricity and it is possible for the plasma cutters are to go toward that path through you.

Always make sure the grand cable makes a good connection to the piece being worked on. If the Spring is weak in the plasma cutters ground clamp always replace it. If you see signs of arcane at the location of the ground clamp this is a sign the clamp needs replacing. This can result in a dangerous situation while using a plasma cutter. Additionally it is important to clamp the ground clamp onto an area of the workpiece which is free of paint and rust. Not having a good connection with ground is an excellent way to expose oneself to electrical shock. Do not attach the grand cable to the part of the workpiece which will fall away after it is cut off. It is important to make sure the ground path remains in tact up until the trigger on the plasma cutter is released.

Plasma cutters, just like welding units, produced dangerous rays which are harmful to human eyes. These rays produce intense ultraviolet and infrared wavelengths of light which can into birds can and eyes. Prolonged exposure to such rays will result in cataracts in the eyes and possible skin conditions. Always wear protective clothing to protect your skin from these dangerous ultraviolet rays and of course always wear protective eye protection. Where Cutlass and flame retardant clothing always.

Never use your plasma cutter in her area where where gasoline is stored. Never cut was butane lighters in your pocket. Some plasma cutting systems have internal air supplies which can result in excessive noise levels. If this is the case always wear proper ear protection.

The act of plasma cutting can result in toxic gases. These gases which come from the plasma of some medals can be dangerous if inhaled. Always use your plasma cutter with proper ventilation. Additionally never use plasma cutters in an area where a person who has a pacemaker is. The intense magnetic fields and high currents generated by the plasma cutter may affect pacemakers.