List PAC safety procedures.

List should include

  • never placing body parts under the cutter tip
  • turning off power during maintenance
  • preparing a clean and safe work area
  • making sure there are no flammable objects around the work area
  • covering all windows
  • being aware of the direction of the sparks
  • using PPE
  • ensuring good ventilation.

Process/Skill Questions: 

  • What could happen if body parts were exposed to the arc?
  • What would happen to the exposed skin near the arc?
  • Why is ventilation so important?
  • What could happen to glass when it is exposed to the sparks of the torch?