Regulations and codes of practice
The Health and Safety at Work etc. Act, 1974, requires that the risk to workers of injury or ill health due to work activities should be minimised and there are many national and international Regulations, approved Codes of Practice and Standards covering the safe operation of welding and cutting systems. Those of more direct interest to welders and welding engineers are listed at the end of the article. In the UK, particular attention should be given to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) publications.