Welding Journal

Q: How often should our shop’s emergency plans be updated, and other than the use of personal protective equipment, what important safety precautions should we be taking?

A: The fabricator’s shop floor is unlike any other environment because it is constantly changing. Therefore, emergency plans must be established and updated with any changes to the shop.

According to OSHA 1910.38(c), Emergency action plans — Minimum elements of an emergency action plan, an emergency ac..