AS 1674.2-2007 (R2018)

Abstract

Specifies safety requirements for arc welding and allied processes, to prevent electric shock and minimize associated hazards, describes practices and safeguards that should be adopted by welders (including requirements for cable connections for alternating and direct current power sources, and requirements for any ancillary equipment) and gives examples of ways that shocks have been received and actions that may be taken in the event of a welder receiving an electric shock.

RECONFIRMATION NOTICE
Technical Committee EL-019 has reviewed the content of this publication and in accordance with Standards Australia procedures for reconfirmation, it has been determined that the publication is still valid and does not require change.
Certain documents referenced in the publication may have been amended since the original date of publication. Users are advised to ensure that they are using the latest versions of such documents as appropriate, unless advised otherwise in this Reconfirmation Notice.
Approved for reconfirmation in accordance with Standards Australia procedures for reconfirmation on 16 March 2018.
The following are represented on Technical Committee EL-019:
Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Australian Manufacturing Workers Union
Electrical Regulatory Authorities Council
Welding Technology Institute of Australia

Scope

This Standard sets out safety requirements for arc welding and allied processes, to reduce the possibility of electric shock and minimize associated hazards. It includes requirements for cable connections for alternating and direct current power sources, as well as requirements for hazard-reducing devices and other ancillary equipment. It also describes practices and safeguards that should be adopted by welders and provides examples of situations that present an increased risk of electric shock.
For the purposes of this Standard the term ‘direct current’ (d.c.) is considered to be a direct current with a sinusoidal ripple content of not more than 10% r.m.s. Any d.c. power source with a sinusoidal ripple content of more than 10% shall be considered as an a.c. power source (eg. a single phase unfiltered full wave rectified d.c. power source has a nominal sinusoidal ripple content of 48%).
This Standard does not cover electrical safety requirements when welding is carried out underwater.
NOTES:
1 Other aspects of welding safety are covered in other Standards.
2 Typical electrical hazards are described in Appendix A.
3 Some fatal electrical accidents are reported in Appendix B.

General Product Information

Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	Standards Australia
ProductNote	Reconfirmed 29/03/2018. This standard has been reconfirmed in Australia in 2018 and remains current in New Zealand. Reconfirmation Notice 29/03/2018
Pages
ISBN
Committee	EL-019
Supersedes	DR 05498 CP AS 1674.2-2003