BUG-O Systems BVW-1000 - Manual (Page 7)

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8. Electromagnetic fields are harmful to human bodies
A. The current flowing through any conductors will generate a electromagnetic field
(EMF), thus then welding current will generate an EMF near the welding cable and
the welder.
B. The cardiac pacemaker will be interfered in an EMF, thus welding workers who has
cardiac pacemaker must consult to doctors before the welding operation.
C. When exposed in the EMF during the welding operation, it may results in some other
unknown effects to the human body.
D. All welding worker must follow the following measures to reduce the exposure extent
of the EMF area in the welding circuit.
1. coil the covered electrode and the working cable together and fasten them with
rubberized fabric if it is possible.
2. the coiling of the welding cable around body is prohibited.
3. the body is prohibited to locate between the covered electrode and the working
cable. That is to say, the working cable should be located on you right if the
covered electrode cable is on you right.
4. the working cable should be as close to the workpiece as possible.
5. work in the vicinity of the power source is prohibited when the welding operation
is conducted.