Its just some text from my safety packet for welding, Read if you want. 3.1.2 Operation. All equipment shall be operated in accordance with manufacturers’ recommendations and instructions, provided these are consistent with this standard. E3.1.2 Most manufacturers provide safety information along with operational and maintenance information. Operators should become familiar with, and follow, that safety information. ANSI Z49.1:2012 4 3.1.3 Heavy Portable Equipment on Wheels. Heavy portable equipment mounted on wheels shall be secured in position to prevent accidental movement before operations are started. E3.1.3 See 7.2.2 for additional information. 3.2 Responsibilities. Operators and management shall recognize their mutual responsibilities for safety in welding and cutting. 3.2.1 Management E3.2.1 Management, as used in this standard, includes all persons who are responsible for welding operations such as owners, contractors, educators, and others. 3.2.1.1 Training. Management shall assure that welders and their supervisors are trained in the safe operation of their equipment, the safe use of the process, and emergency procedures. 3.2.1.2 Hazard Communication. Management shall assure that hazards and safety precautions are communicated to and understood by workers prior to the start of work. E3.2.1.2 The hazards which may be involved in welding are communicated to users through manufacturers’ instructions, material safety data sheets, and product labeling. See Clause 9, Precautionary Information, of this standard. See especially OSHA 29 CFR, Section 1910.1200, Hazard Communication Standard. 3.2.1.3 Designated Areas and Responsibilities. Management shall designate approved areas, and establish procedures for safe welding and cutting. A designated management representative shall be responsible for authorizing welding and cutting operations in areas not specifically designed or approved for such processes. Management shall assure that the individual is aware of the hazards involved and familiar with the provisions of this standard. 3.2.1.4 Approved Equipment. Management shall assure that only approved apparatus, such as torches, manifolds, regulators, pressure reducing valves, acetylene generators, welding machines, electrode holders, and personal protective devices are used. 3.2.1.5 Contractors. Management shall select contractors to perform welding who provide trained and qualified personnel, and who have an awareness of the risks involved. Management shall advise contractors about flammable materials or hazardous conditions that are specific to the job site. Management shall advise contractors about flammable materials or hazardous conditions of which they may not be aware. E3.2.1.3 See 6.3 for additional information
Text from the American Welding Society, titled Safety in Welding and Cutting (Standard Z49.1). For legality reasons, this is only from the Free, online version, as if i were to share our personal packets, lets just say i'm in serious legal trouble.
