Posted By Iain Hyslop
Hi,

Is anyone aware of any specific requirements for overalls/coveralls whilst TIG welding aluminium?

Regards

Iain Hyslop MIOSH

Posted By Malcolm Fryer
Ian

What is the hazard that you are trying to protect against? I would imagine that you may well be considering radiation sources apart from normal hygiene issues. One area of any type of overall used in conjunction with any welding activity would be heat radiation and the possible need for flame retardancy of any garment worn.

The Welding Institute http://www.twi.co.uk/j32k/index.xtp has a world class reputation for providing advice on all areas of welding technology including safety.

For some of the hazards associated with TIG welding of aluminium have a look at http://www.murexwelding....0&%20TIG%20Catalogue.PDF

You could try posting a question on a welding forum such as http://www.ukwelder.com/forum/

I hope that this assists you.

Malcolm

Posted By Saracen11
Hi Iain, overalls would be the 'last resort' in the hierarchy of control measures, identified in your RA... as being PPE. There is not way a hands on welder (as opposed to a robot) can avoid being effected by the intensity of the heat produced when doing any type of welding; MIG/TIG/ARC etc... Overalls should be the right size, laundered correctly, stored suitably, replaced when damaged, flameproof and as far as possible heat resistant - don't forget the sparks!

Regards