Safety Considerations in a Welding Process: a Review

The present research work is aimed at highlighting the safety aspects in a welding process. The process of welding is being used extensively for the last several decades as one of the most commonly used joining techniques for various metallic structures including ships, airplanes, automobiles, bridges, pressure vessels, etc. In this research article, some issues related to the procedures adopted for ensuring safety in the welding process are dealt with. The paper is structured with a special focus on OSHA’s standards as applicable in welding, hazard awareness and risk assessment from welding point of view.