OPERATION CHECKLIST FOR ARC WELDING

MACHINE

Area: Date:

Welding MC No: Time:

Type of welding machine (Single / Two / Three phase

and Rectifier / Transformer / Welding Generator)

01 SKILL AND PERMISSION:

a Is welder qualified (ITI with relevant experience) and Trained? Y N

Is proper HOT work permit with relevant certificates taken before start of welding
b Y N
work?

02 REPAIR BOX:

Is ELCB available at the power source (Repair Box) or at a maximum distance of

a Y N
2M from it?

Does the particular power source in the repair box feeding power to the welding
b Y N
machine have independent over current protection of proper rating?

c Is the Power source panel properly body earthed? Y N

03 MACHINE CONDITIONS:

a Is over current protection with switch off facility available near the machine? Y N N/A

Is coiled welding cable spread out before use to avoid serious overheating and
b Y N N/A
damage to insulation?

Is there any leakage of cooling water, shielding gas, or engine fuel before
c operation is started? Y N N/A
Note: Applicable for Generator Transformers

If arc-welding machines become wet, are they thoroughly dried and tested before
d Y N N/A
use?

04 EARTHING AND GROUNDING:

Is the Crocodile Clamp of the Job Earthing properly connected to the Job and the
a Y N N/A
surface of the job is free from deposits like rust, paint, foreign particles?

b Is the resistance between the Ground and the earthing point less than 4 Ω? Y N N/A

Is the grounding of the welding machine frame checked before operations are
c Y N N/A
started?

Are all grounding connections checked to determine that they are mechanically
d Y N N/A
strong and electrically adequate for the required current?

Is Body Earthing of the Welding Machine directly connected to the nearest Earthing
e Y N N/A
strip after proper checking?
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05 SITE PREPARATIONS:

a Is the area clear of any flammable debris or other structural material? Y N N/A

b Is the welding surface clear of hydrocarbon or other flammable deposits? Y N N/A

Are combustible floors kept wet, covered by damp sand, or protected by fire-
c Y N N/A
resistant shields?

06 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND PPEs:

a Are the hands and body parts of the welder dry? Y N N/A

Are proper Welding Leather gloves along with Electrical Insulated gloves being
b Y N N/A
used by the welder?

Are Proper welding face shields, Leather Apron, Arm Guard, Leg Guard, Electrical
c Y N N/A
Insulation Shoes, etc. being used?

d Are the clothes and other PPEs being used free from moisture and completely dry? Y N N/A

Are the shoes being used by the welder certified for electrical protection (11KV) &
e Y N N/A
without any damage?

Are proper rating rubber mats being placed on the ground and the welder is
f Y N N/A
positioned to stand on the mats while handling the live welding holder?

g Are helpers or observers wearing proper eye protection to prevent flash burns? Y N N/A

07 VENTILATION AND RESCUE:

Is additional forced ventilation provided for space less than 10,000 cubic feet per
a welder, rooms having a ceiling height less than 16 feet and for confined spaces Y N N/A
where cross ventilation are significantly obstructed?

Is proper air quality measurement taken by competent authorities to ensure adapt

b working conditions for welders in confined spaces? Or is breathing apparatus being Y N N/A
used while carrying out welding work in confined spaces?

Are measurements for O2, CO, LEL, H2S being taken at each working locations
c Y N N/A
periodically at multiple points?

d Is personal sampler provided to the welder for CO and O2? Y N N/A

e Is suitable fire extinguishing equipment available for immediate use? Y N N/A

f Is rescue team with proper communication equipment in place? Y N N/A

08 BREAKS AND SHUTDOWNS:

a Is proper switching equipment provided for shutting down the machine? Y N N/A

When not in use for any substantial period of time (such as during lunch hour or
overnight) are:
(a) electrodes removed from the holders;
b Y N N/A
(b) the holders safely placed so they cannot make contact with people,
conductive objects, fuel or compressed gas tanks
(c) The machines disconnected from the power source?

Is the welding machine switched off while changing the electrodes or during break
c Y N N/A
(It is mandatory to switch off the welding machine while changing electrodes)?
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09 ELECTRODE AND HOLDER USE:

a Is dipping hot electrode holders into water prohibited? Y N N/A

Are the used electrodes being collected in a secure container to avoid accidental
b Y N N/A
fires due to contact of hot electrodes with combustible material in surrounding?

Are the welding Electrodes being used of AWS equivalent quality of reputed make
c Y N N/A
like L&T, D&H, Advani, ESAB, etc.?

REMARKS:

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