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Oct 14, 2013
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Acetylene cylinder fire
by: Mark Payne

I now make it a practice to also check the acetylene cylinder valve for leaks when attaching the regulator to a full bottle. A couple of years ago, after installing a full bottle to the regulator and checking all other connections with soapy water, the students started welding with the torch. They started yelling fire, that is when I c*&^%ed my pants and saw the flame coming out of the top of the valve handle. I dosed the flame with a welding glove, turned off the cylinder and removed the cylinder from the shop.
I have also had those students that don't listen about frayed pants. One certain student caught his on fire and then dunked his whole foot into the 200 degree water in the quench tank. That'll learn ya.

May 22, 2013
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Eyeglasses
by: Goldtrigger

For some of us who have to wear eye glasses, be mindful of the sparks flying off grinders or the welder and plastic lens glasses.

Eye glasses can cost big bucks and sparks flying off anything can embed in your lens and a ruin your eye glasses instantly!

Safety glasses for both your eyes and your glasses are a must!

Aug 29, 2012
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steel toes
by: Festus

100% steel toes for protection, piece of 1/2 plate fell on my foot, the corner went right through my heavy leather boots and gashed my foot, You never think it will happen until it too late.

Feb 24, 2012
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Burning feet
by: Darryl

No cloth top running shoes! I was welding a small project and was to lazy to change from my running shoes (I told myself no need to change since I would only be welding for a minute or two). Well, sparks started flying as I started welding and of course they also began burning through the tops of my shoes. Although I had no previous lessons, I instantly became an expert tap dancer!

Sep 13, 2011
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ouchy moments
by: ms.t4teacher

great reading your "ouchy moments" will be passing them on to my students. last year had a student welding in a North Face winter jacket, would not take it off as the the room was to cold. the radient heat melted a hole through the nylon. note to self, follow teacher's instructionds.

Jun 20, 2011
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golden safe advice
by: Anonymous

thats golden i think we all have had the odd dingle berry , was welding over head had blanket over legs an 1 found the only hole in the blanket an ended with roasted nuts

Nov 11, 2010
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safety tip
by: lawrence grijak

avoid banlon socks.

Aug 16, 2010
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One more thing
by: Larry Kalapus

Glad I could learn the easy way ( no pain) Another one I heard about. Ear plugs if there is ANY chance of hot metal getting into ear.

Aug 15, 2010
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Thanks...
by: Anonymous

... for reminding us of these issues. Security is often ignored, one foolishly believe that "that not going to happen to me"

Aug 15, 2010
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OUCH
by: Anonymous

OUCH!!!

Aug 15, 2010
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Jim Bob
by: Anonymous

Good advise Jim Bob

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