The application of plasma cutting machines and plasma cutting tables has penetrated into our lives and has become a very important part since World War II. Not only the development of cutting equipment, but also the safety equipment and its importance while using plasma cutting machine. Let's take a look at some of the most basic and important safety equipment using plasma cutting machines.
Eye protection: Plasma cutting arc can generate high concentration of rays, flares and smoke. Therefore, it is very important to use adequate goggles or welding safety mask. This will help protect your eyes from injury or burns because of exposure to radiation.
Protective clothing: It is very important to wear protective clothing when operating the plasma cutting table. Plasma arc can produce some visible and invisible rays, causing damage to the skin. Wearing protective equipment can protect you from these harmful rays. Plasma cutting systems also generate large amounts of voltage and electromagnetic fields. Wearing protective clothing can help protect you from electric shock and harmful sparks.
Shock-resistant gloves: Plasma cutting systems require high voltages to work. When the system is running, circuits will be generated around the work area, especially around the arc torch tip and cutting parts. If you touch these parts or anything, you will be greatly impacted, which can be very dangerous. Therefore, when using a plasma cutter, you must be very careful not to touch these parts. When the plasma cutting machine is working, wearing shockproof gloves can reduce any damage when accidentally touching the workpiece.
Ear protection: When using a plasma cutting system, a high level of noise is generated, which may cause irreparable damage to your eardrum in the long run. It is absolutely necessary to protect your ears properly, because the decibel level will become quite high, causing your ears to suffer some serious shocks and sharp sounds, which may be dangerous to the health of your ear drum. You must use earplugs to prevent harmful damage to your eardrums and may even cause hearing loss.
Footwear: When you operate a plasma cutting machine, wearing suitable safety shoes or standing on a dry mat can also prevent electric shock. This will provide the required insulation and protect you from electric shock.
If the correct safety device is not used when operating the plasma cutting tool, the plasma cutting tool may be very dangerous. It is important to ensure that all workers in the workplace use the most advanced safety equipment, so that there will be no accidents at work and the safety of all workers will be guaranteed.
