ISO/TR 18786:2014

Health and safety in welding — Guidelines for risk assessment of welding fabrication activities ISO/TR 18786:2014

Publication date:   Sep 8, 2014

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90.93 Standard confirmed   Mar 15, 2022

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IIW International Institute of Welding

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13.100   Occupational safety. Industrial hygiene | 25.160.01   Welding, brazing and soldering in general

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ISO/TR 18786:2014 provides guidance for the assessment of the health and safety aspects of welding fabrication of metallic materials, including on-site and repair work. It applies to welding and allied processes which are covered by the following processes in accordance with ISO 4063: arc welding (process number 1); gas welding (process number 3); cutting and gouging [process number 8 (excluding 84 laser cutting)].
For its purposes, allied processes includes joint preparation and grinding. Other processes, such as the following, might have similar health and safety aspects but are not directly addressed: soldering and brazing; thermal spraying; pre-heating and post weld heat treatments; flame straightening and mechanical straightening.
ISO/TR 18786:2014 includes a list of hazards, harms and damages with reference to assessment procedures and a guide for possible preventive actions.

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ISO/TR 18786:2014
90.93 Standard confirmed
Mar 15, 2022