HDPE Pipe Butt Fusion Welding Machine Safety Reminders

Here are a few safety tips to keep in mind:

1. Pick a safe staging area to perform pipe fusion. Vehicle or pedestrian traffic should be held to a minimum in the area in which the fusion operation is being performed. Also choose a location that has no overhead hazards.
2. Use personal safety equipment. Always wear a hardhat and protective boots. Gloves can be helpful for protecting hands from the heater and sharp blades on the facer. Protective eyewear is always a good idea especially when cutting bands from pipe bundles or coils. Remove jewelry and rings, and do not wear loose-fitting clothing or long hair that could catch on controls or moving machinery.
3. Make sure all equipment is in good working order. All power cords should be in good condition and make sure the grounding blade is not broken on the plug.
4. Heaters are not explosion proof. Do not plug heaters in, in a potentially explosive atmosphere or while standing in water. If operating in a hazardous environment, the heater should be brought up to temperature in a safe environment, then unplugged before entering the hazardous atmosphere for fusion.
5. When removing pipe from the fusion unit and pulling into place, use proper lifting slings and pulling heads, chains or ropes can slip and cause injury to yourself and/or bystanders, not to mention damage to the pipe.

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