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Old 25-05-2010
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Default safety is #1

well all the most import ant thing i can think of is personal safety when doing any type of weld /cutting or fab
the most important tool at your disposal is between your ears
before yuo start take time to think of the hazards accosiated
with each task that you under take.
when using arc welding gear always wear full covering non flamable clothing boots are good coz nylon joggers dont stop the hot drops of flux ans metal
wear gloves leather of some description
and a weld helmet
one thing most lay men dont think of is hearing protection
ear plugs not only stop damaging noise but also stop hot sparks going down the ear canal
this i know as i have a hole burnt through my ear drum
not nice
if you are under yuor jeep doing any weld or fab
make sure that it is blocked correctly
with stands not just a jack
we have already lost a member a few years ago
just be carefull and think
now in saying all this let move on for our next installment
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