California Proposition 65 Warnings; Principal Safety Standards; Emf Information - Miller SRH-444 Manuel Du Propriétaire

ARC WELDING can cause interference.
Electromagnetic energy can interfere with sensitive
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electronic equipment such as microprocessors,
computers, and computer–driven equipment such
as robots.
Be sure all equipment in the welding area is electromagnetically
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compatible.
To reduce possible interference, keep weld cables as short as
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possible, close together, and down low, such as on the floor.
1-4. California Proposition 65 Warnings
Welding or cutting equipment produces fumes or gases
which contain chemicals known to the State of California to
cause birth defects and, in some cases, cancer. (California
Health & Safety Code Section 25249.5 et seq.)
Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain
lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer and birth defects or other repro‐
ductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
For Gasoline Engines:
1-5. Principal Safety Standards
Safety in Welding, Cutting, and Allied Processes, ANSI Standard
Z49.1, from Global Engineering Documents (phone: 1–877–413–
5184, website: www.global.ihs.com).
Recommended Safe Practices for the Preparation for Welding and
Cutting of Containers and Piping, American Welding Society
Standard AWS F4.1, from Global Engineering Documents (phone:
1–877–413–5184, website: www.global.ihs.com).
National Electrical Code, NFPA Standard 70, from National Fire
Protection Association, P.O. Box 9101, Quincy, MA 02269–9101
(phone: 617–770–3000, website: www.nfpa.org and www.
sparky.org).
Safe Handling of Compressed Gases in Cylinders, CGA Pamphlet
P–1, from Compressed Gas Association, 4221 Walney Road, 5th
Floor, Chantilly, VA 20151 (phone: 703–788–2700,
website:www.cganet.com).
Code for Safety in Welding and Cutting, CSA Standard W117.2,
from Canadian Standards Association, Standards Sales, 5060
1-6. EMF Information
Considerations About Welding And The Effects Of Low Frequency
Electric And Magnetic Fields
Welding current, as it flows through welding cables, will cause
electromagnetic fields. There has been and still is some concern
about such fields. However, after examining more than 500 studies
spanning 17 years of research, a special blue ribbon committee of
the National Research Council concluded that: "The body of
evidence, in the committee's judgment, has not demonstrated that
exposure to power–frequency electric and magnetic fields is a
human–health hazard." However, studies are still going forth and
evidence continues to be examined. Until the final conclusions of
the research are reached, you may wish to minimize your exposure
to electromagnetic fields when welding or cutting.
To reduce magnetic fields in the workplace, use the following
procedures:
1. Keep cables close together by twisting or taping them, or using
a cable cover.
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Locate welding operation 100 meters from any sensitive
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electronic equipment.
Be sure this welding machine is installed and grounded
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according to this manual.
If interference still occurs, the user must take extra measures
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such as moving the welding machine, using shielded cables,
using line filters, or shielding the work area.
Engine exhaust contains chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproduc‐
tive harm.
For Diesel Engines:
Diesel engine exhaust and some of its constituents are
known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth de‐
fects, and other reproductive harm.
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada L4W 5NS (phone: 800–463–6727 or
in Toronto 416–747–4044, website: www.csa–international.org).
Safe Practice For Occupational And Educational Eye And Face
Protection, ANSI Standard Z87.1, from American National
Standards Institute, 25 West 43rd Street, New York, NY 10036–
8002 (phone: 212–642–4900, website: www.ansi.org).
Standard for Fire Prevention During Welding, Cutting, and Other
Hot Work, NFPA Standard 51B, from National Fire Protection
Association, P.O. Box 9101, Quincy, MA 02269–9101 (phone: 617–
770–3000, website: www.nfpa.org).
OSHA, Occupational Safety and Health Standards for General
Industry, Title 29, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Part 1910,
Subpart Q, and Part 1926, Subpart J, from U.S. Government
Printing Office, Superintendent of Documents, P.O. Box 371954,
Pittsburgh, PA 15250–7954 (phone: 1–866–512–1800) (there are
10 Regional Offices—phone for Region 5, Chicago, is 312–353–
2220, website: www.osha.gov).
2. Arrange cables to one side and away from the operator.
3. Do not coil or drape cables around your body.
4. Keep welding power source and cables as far away from
operator as practical.
5. Connect work clamp to workpiece as close to the weld as
possible.
About Implanted Medical Devices:
Implanted Medical Device wearers should consult their doctor and
the device manufacturer before performing or going near arc
welding, spot welding, gouging, plasma arc cutting, or induction
heating operations. If cleared by your doctor, then following the
above procedures is recommended.
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