Welding Hood

• Always wear a protective welding hood when welding aluminum. The UV rays created by the welding process are very harmful to the eyes.
  
  

Protective Gear

• Wear thick-leather welding gloves, long jeans, boots and a welding jacket to provide maximum protection against sparks and heat caused by welding.
  
  

Work Environment

• Clearing the work area of any flammable items, such as rags, greatly reduces the risk of fire caused by sparks.
  
  

Cable Routing

• Always route the welding leads and cables from the welder to the steel so that nobody can trip on them.
  
  

Inspection

• Inspect the machine to ensure that all the cords and welding leads are free of defects and that no bare wire is showing before welding aluminum.
  
  

Clean Up

• Always turn the welder off and put the cords and leads safely away after welding aluminum. Clean up any tools and materials used in the project so they don't become a hazard.