Checklist: personal protective equipment and work posture
Both protection and body must be checked before work begins
§Protective equipment
- 01Is the welding helmet with the correct filter in order and tight?
- 02Are fire-resistant clothes and gloves free from damage and free from oil/grease?
- 03Have hearing protection and possibly respiratory protection been used where necessary?
- 04Are other people in the area protected from arc light and sparks?
§Working height and position
- 01Is the lifting/lowering desk or work table set to a good working height?
- 02Is the item positioned so you avoid bent neck and forward bent back?
- 03Has a rotating clamping device or platform been used for large components?
- 04Can you reach the topic without long reach distances or arms lifted above chest height?
§PLACEHOLDER_51
- 01Do you change position and task at regular intervals?
- 02Are lifting aids used for heavy items and gas bottles?
- 03Are enough breaks taken so the body gets out of a locked position?