Plasma Cutting Safety Tips

When you operating plasma cutter you should notsurface area when using the plasma cutting
only consider safety for you other than that youprocess.
need to know about cutting an object. That hasGround Cables:
been mentioned here:Always ensure the ground cable is connects with
Electric Shock:the work object during plasma cutting. Replace
Plasma cutters are connects with an electricthe plasma cutting machine ground clamp if
circuit between the torch and work object. Ifdamaged.
anything touches with a work object, electricDon't attach ground cable with work object; it will
circuit will pass that object also. So, don't touchbe fall away when the cutting process is over.
the torch body or on the work object whenArc Rays:
plasma cutter is operating otherwise electricNever use a plasma cutters without proper eye
shock may end your life.protection. Plasma arc rays are producing the
Voltages & Currents:highly intense ultraviolet and infrared waves that
Generally plasma cutting is an easy to use tool tocan burn your eyes, such as retina, cause
cut steel and electrically conductive metals. To cutcataracts and skin.
steel and welding materials, cutters need highProtective Clothes:
voltage electrical arc and a compressed gas.Gloves, welding safety shoes and welding helmets.
Plasma cutters electrical voltages are muchFlame-retardant clothes.
greater than welding voltages, normally 100-200Cuffless trousers
volts.Remove flammable things from your pocket
Precautions:before cutting, such as a butane lighter or
While you cutting an object don't retrieve a workmatches.
object and waste cutoff during the cutting. JustNoise Level:
leave the work object on the cutting bench withPlasma cutting systems can generate a noise
the ground cables attached during the cuttinglevels upto 120 db during the high-amperage
process.cutting operations.
Don't remove the ground clamp while you'reAlways wear ear protection while plasma cutting
cutting process. Never remove the ground cableprocess.
attached with work object while cutting process.Toxic Fumes & Gases:
Wearing insulated boots and gloves are veryPlasma arc cutting systems can produce a toxic
important equipment in any serious place of yourfumes and gases that can affect your oxygen
process and it keeps your body and clothingand serious injury
always dry.Always use your plasma cutter in a well ventilated
Do not stand, sit or lie on or otherwise touch anyarea.
wet surface when using the plasma cutterDon't do the cutting process in locations near
system.degreasing, cleaning or spraying operations.
Never stand, sit or lie otherwise touch any wet