Following safe practices should include

• describing and wearing appropriate PPE for GMAW operations (e.g., proper clothing, ear and eye protection, respiratory protection)
• describing and implementing the proper method for handling, storing, and setting up cylinders
• explaining and guarding against hazards (e.g., electrical, heat, light, fumes)
• discussing and implementing the proper methods for ventilating the welding area
• explaining SDS literature
• explaining and demonstrating the proper procedures for GMAW operations.

Process/Skill Questions:

• What is MIG welding, and is it the same as GMAW? Explain.
• What is the GMAW process, and why might one select this welding process over SMAW?
• What common safety measures are required prior to MIG welding?
• Why would one need to use a skullcap under a welding helmet, and what material should it be made of?
• How do surface contaminants adversely affect the welding current, reduce wire-feeding performance, and reduce weld quality?