If you’re enlisting the help of a mobile welding service to repair a vital piece of machinery or complete a job, it’s important to fully prepare your site or facility. By taking some steps before the welders arrive, you'll facilitate a smooth process and promote safety for everyone. Here's how to get the work site ready. 

What Should You Do Before the Mobile Welders Arrive?

1. Remove All Flammable Materials

First and foremost, be sure to remove any flammable materials from the areas where the welding will be performed. Welders use an open flame to fuse metals, so kerosene, acetone, gasoline, and other substances with a high ignition potential should be kept far away. Next, remove all flammable objects, such as cardboard boxes and paper products.

2. Ensure Proper Lighting & Ventilation

The welding team will need enough light to perform precision work. If there isn’t ample lighting at the site, consider setting up temporary fixtures. 

Welding also creates fumes, so make sure there’s enough ventilation in your workspace. If the workspace is indoors, you may need to set up fans. 

3. Make Space for Welders

Busy job sites can be bustling with contractors. If possible, aim to schedule other work away from the immediate area so that the welding team will have enough space to complete their job uninterrupted. For instance, if you’re having a metal railing worked on at an office building, you won’t want landscapers working in the flower beds nearby. 

4. Eliminate Miscellaneous Hazards 

To ensure safety for the welding team, be sure to remove any commonly overlooked hazards. These can include power tool cords, hoses, and objects stored directly above the welding site. Be sure any power equipment is being operated at a safe diswtance from where the welding will take place.

5. Alert Employees 

Finally, give all individuals who will be on-site a heads-up about when and where the welding work will be done. Depending on the location, you may need to have employees park in a different area or use an alternate entrance and exit to prevent them from getting too close. 

If you need mobile welders to assist with a project at your site or facility, turn to M & M Welding & Fabrication. Serving all of North Carolina and the surrounding areas, this second-generation welding team specializes in custom metal fabrication and welding projects of any size. See their full list of services online or call (336) 885-9353 to request an estimate.