Safe and Sound: Protecting Yourself in Welding and Fabrication

Safe and Sound: Protecting Yourself in Welding and Fabrication

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson, you will be able to identify and apply essential health and safety practices in welding and fabrication.

What do you already know about health and safety in welding and fabrication?

Introduction to Welding and Fabrication

Welding is a process of joining materials together, while fabrication involves manipulating and shaping metal to create structures or products.

Hazards in Welding and Fabrication

Common hazards include exposure to toxic fumes, intense heat, electrical shock, and physical injuries.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

PPE such as welding helmets, gloves, safety glasses, and fire-resistant clothing are crucial for safeguarding against hazards.

Ventilation and Fume Extraction

Proper ventilation systems and fume extractors help remove toxic fumes and maintain a safe working environment.

Fire Safety

Fire extinguishers, fire blankets, and clear work areas free from flammable materials are essential for preventing and managing fires.

Electrical Safety

Understanding electrical circuits, using proper grounding techniques, and avoiding contact with live wires are vital for electrical safety.

Safe Work Practices

Maintaining a clean workspace, following proper handling and storage procedures, and reporting hazards are essential safe work practices.

Summary and Recap

Recap the key points covered in the lesson and remind students of the importance of prioritizing health and safety in welding and fabrication.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.