XTM 201Di Inverter MIG
Hazards and risks
- Trainee should be able to name three hazards found in the welding area and list the controls necessary to mitigate the risks
Theory Questions
- What is the first safety question that welders should ask themselves?
- "Can I join these metals without using a welding process?"
- What is the purpose of the gas used in MIG welding?
- What is the purpose of the wire used in MIG welding?
- Describe the difference between MIG and MMA welding
- What is the purpose of the earth clamp?
- Explain how welding circuit works and risk of touching live components
- What metals can and cannot be welded in the Hackspace?
- Explain importance of not welding galvanized metal
Practical Test
PPE
- Demonstrate how to check the PPE is safe to use
- Demonstrate you are wearing the correct PPE
Demonstrate whilst the machine is unplugged
- Demonstrate how to check the power cord is safe to use
- Demonstrate how to position and operate the extraction system
- Demonstrate how to check the gas bottle is safe to use
- Explain the risks around pressurised gas, including how to protect bottle from sparks/heat
- Demonstrate how to operate the gas regulators
- Quarter turn only when opening gas
- Demonstrate how to turn the welding machine on and off
Demonstrate whilst the machine is plugged in
- Demonstrate how to set the machine up for MMA welding
- Demonstrate how to weld using MMA
- Demonstrate how to set the machine up for MIG welding
- Demonstrate how to weld using MIG
The Area
- Demonstrate how to clean the area after use
- Demonstrate how to store the welding machine after use
- Explain how members must take their scrap home after use
- Demonstrate how to store the PPE after use
Hazards and risks (recap)
- Trainer and trainee should go through risk assessment, checking that all risks and controls have been covered during the induction.