Get ready for work—you must wear:

• antistatic work shirt and pants
• work shoes with composite toe caps,
• protective gloves
• safety goggles
• hearing protection

Before you start work, remember that you must:

• Complete health and safety training and on-the-job training,
• Have additional qualifications, if required (e.g., welder, electrician).
• Have no health contraindications to performing the work.
• Be familiar with the operating instructions for the machines and equipment used at your workplace.

During work, the following must be ensured:

• direct supervision by a designated person,
• appropriate technical safeguards,
• on-the-job training specifying:
  • who does what,
  • in what order,
  • what health and safety rules apply.

BEFORE STARTING WORK:

• Remove all flammable materials from the work area,
• Move combustible objects or objects in combustible packaging to a safe distance,
• If they cannot be removed, protect them from sparks and splashes.
• Check adjacent rooms for materials that could catch fire.
• Seal openings, cable passages, and pipes with non-flammable material.
• Protect electrical and gas lines from damage and fire.
• Prepare metal containers with water for waste (wire, electrodes, metal scraps).
• Ensure escape routes are clear.
• Equip the workplace with fire extinguishing equipment.

MANDATORY FIRE SAFETY EQUIPMENT:

The following must be available at the place of work:

• at least 1 powder fire extinguisher,
• 1 fire blanket (if no other equipment is required),
• the equipment must be in good working order and available at all times.

The contractor is responsible for preparing the firefighting equipment!

REMEMBER: – do not perform fire-hazardous work:

• in rooms where painting work was carried out or flammable substances were used on the same day,
• if combustible materials have not been removed or secured,
• without supervision and firefighting equipment,
• when it is not possible to evacuate the workplace.

HOW TO SECURE BUILDINGS AND INSTALLATIONS:

• check if there are any flammable structural elements in the workplace,
• make sure that metal elements being cut/welded do not touch combustible elements,
• remove or secure insulation, floor coverings, and other flammable materials,
• protect structural elements from excessive heating and heat spread.

AFTER COMPLETING WORK:

• Ensure that the workplace is safe.
• Remove metal waste and welding residues.
• Check for any sources of fire,
• Return firefighting equipment to its designated location.

BREAKDOWN OR ACCIDENT?

• If something breaks down, notify your supervisor immediately.
• If an accident has occurred, do not move anything and also inform your supervisor.
• In case of fire hazard: stop work immediately and disconnect the equipment from the power supply.
  • Use the available fire extinguishing equipment.
  • Notify your supervisor and the fire department.
  • If the fire spreads, evacuate along the designated route.