Harris Industrial Gases - Welding Equipment & Supplies

To help you stay accident free, we are giving you a wide variety of safety guidelines and resources. These guidelines are based on AWS, ANSI, NEMA, NFPA, and many other organizations that have your best interests in mind.

How does a pro use his tools? Safely and carefully - by the book - every day! Use these resources to join the ranks of professional welders whose lives depend on the safe handling and use of welding and cutting equipment every working day! Your family will be glad you did.

Safety Precautions

These safety precautions contain the basic information needed to install, operate, maintain, and repair our equipment. They are short, direct, clear, and simple. These precautions are the backbone of every Owner's Manual we produce. They cover most hazards you may encounter and explain briefly how to avoid them. Included at the end of each is a list of safety references so you can find more complete information if you need it.

 Engine Powered Welders (0.16 MB, 0 min 24 sec at 56kb/s)
 Hardwired or Cord and Plug Connected Welders (0.14 MB, 0 min 21 sec at 56kb/s)
 Plasma Cutters (0.14 MB, 0 min 21 sec at 56kb/s)
 Spot Welders (0.12 MB, 0 min 17 sec at 56kb/s)
 Wire Feeders (0.14 MB, 0 min 21 sec at 56kb/s)
 Induction Heating Equipment (0.03 MB, 0 min 5 sec at 56kb/s)
 Trailers (0.11 MB, 0 min 17 sec at 56kb/s)

Espanol Precauciones de seguridad para...

 soldadoras a motor (0.09 MB, 0 min 13 sec at 56kb/s)
 soldadoras que se conectan por enchufe/receptàculo (0.07 MB, 0 min 10 sec at 56kb/s)
 cortaboras por plasma (0.06 MB, 0 min 9 sec at 56kb/s)
 calentamiento por induccion (0.12 MB, 0 min 18 sec at 56kb/s)

Safety Information by

Safety Information by

Note: Many of the links on this page go to PDF files. You need Adobe Acrobat to open them. If you don't have Acrobat, you can download it here for free!

These organizations provide in-depth information about a variety of safety topics. They are all seasoned, mature, and have stood the test of time in bringing accurate, complete information to all who use them. We recommend you consult them for all your safety needs.

The following links are provided for the convenience of our customers. Miller Electric makes no representations or warranties regarding the content or availability of these resources. Any concerns regarding these sites should be directed to the particular organization.

American Welding Society (AWS)
Safety and Health Fact Sheets

• Electric Shock
• Contact Lenses
• California Proposition 65
• Confined spaces
• And Many More

www.aws.org

National Electrical Manufactures Association (NEMA)
Applications Guides for Electrical Safety

• Hazards of working on electrical equipment hot
• Safety Guide for use of extension cords
• Guidlines for handling water damaged electrical equipment

www.nema.org/index_nema.cfm/1260

National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
All sorts of information on

• Fire prevention during welding, cutting, and other hot work
• Hot work issues
• Safe practices around flammables
• Major causes of fires
• Fire and burn prevention methods

www.nfpa.org and www.sparky.org

Occupational Safety and Health Standards (OSHA)

• Federal Regulations
• Requirements for operations and equipment
• Interpretations of the regulations

www.osha.gov