XTM 201Di Inverter MIG

Hazards and risks

1. Trainer and trainee should go through risk assessment, answering any trainee questions as they arise
2. Trainee should be able to name three hazards found in the welding area and list the controls necessary to mitigate the risks

Theory Questions

1. What is the first safety question that welders should ask themselves?
   • "Can I join these metals without using a welding process?"
2. What is the purpose of the gas used in MIG welding?
3. What is the purpose of the wire used in MIG welding?
4. Describe the difference between MIG and MMA welding
5. What is the purpose of the earth clamp?
6. Explain how welding circuit works and risk of touching live components
7. What metals can and cannot be welded in the Hackspace?
8. 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

Print the induction form