Prepare electric welding equipment for use

"This standard covers how to prepare electric welding equipment for use. You will need to check that the equipment and connections are safe, inspected and tested and the take action where equipment is not functioning correctly. You must check that equipment is stored in a clean, dry and safe environment. 
It is important that you know and understand your responsibilities under the relevant legislation, codes of practice and policies of the business.
This standard is for those who use electric welding equipment."

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1. carry out your work in accordance with the relevant environmental  and health and safety legislation, codes of practice and policies of the business
2. select and wear suitable clothing and personal protective equipment (PPE)
3. maintain the safety and security of tools and equipment on site in accordance with the relevant legislation and business policy
4. select and prepare the tools and equipment required for electric welding in accordance with the relevant legislation, manufacturer's guidelines and business policy
5. confirm that the equipment and the connections are inspected, tested and ready for use in accordance with the relevant legislation, manufacturer's guidelines and business policy
6. act in line with the relevant legislation, the manufacturer's guidelines and business policy when equipment is not functioning as required
7. prepare the work area for the welding activities in accordance with the relevant legislation, the manufacturer's guidelines and business policy
8. clean and store the welding equipment and materials in accordance with the relevant legislation, the manufacturer's guidelines and business policy
9. maintain communication with all those involved in, or affected by your work
10. confirm that records are completed, maintained and stored as required by the relevant legislation and business practice"

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1. your responsibilities under the relevant environmental and health and safety legislation, codes of practice and business policies
2. the type of clothing and personal protective equipment (PPE) suitable for the activity
3. the types of electric welding equipment available and how to   maintain and store them in accordance with the relevant legislation, the manufacturer's guidelines and business policy
4. how to confirm that the equipment and connections  are safe for use, inspected and tested in accordance with the relevant legislation, the manufacturer's guidelines and business policy
5. how to prepare electric welding equipment for use
6. the importance of different types of electrodes used in electric welding taking into consideration compatibility and non-compatible materials and learning to identify the different types
7. the importance of not using welding equipment which is not functioning properly and the action to take in line with the relevant legislation, manufacturer's guidelines and business policy
8. how to identify the different types of filter glass and when to use them
9. the importance of ventilation whilst welding
10. the importance of maintaining communication with those involved in, or affected by, your work and how this should be done
11. the records that need to be kept and the importance of completing them in accordance with the relevant legislation and business practice"

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Action to take when welding equipment is not functioning properly: report record rectify Storage requirements for welding equipment: clean dry regulated temperature The types of welding equipment: 1. metal inert gases (MIG) 2. manual metal arc

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2025

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Current

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Original

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Lantra

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LANFAR12

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Animal Care and Veterinary Science, Skilled Agricultural Trades, Veterinary Para-Professional Activities

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5212

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metal, farrier, welding, filter glass

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