Welding Safety: How Training Impacts the Safety of the Workplace | Chief MAKOi

Welding Simulators, Virtual Reality, and Augmented Reality. They are just the new tools used in training our future workforce.

The Day of the Seafarer is celebrated every 25th of June. This year's theme is #SafetyTipsAtSea. In line with that, I have collaborated with Unitor to produce this episode which is all about Hot Work Safety.

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[Duckfarmer]

Chief - great video; especially the welding simulator as I have never seen one of those in action. A lot better method of instruction than the way I learned 60 years ago. Large companies and the military (at least in my experience) usually have the proper focus on training and a proper safety culture. But even then problems can arise. I remember one time a plumbing contractor had to do some overhead work on a weekend. Proper hot work preparation, permit, etc. Still did not stop the knuckle head they had doing the work from dropping an acetylene B tank from 30 feet up, going through the ceiling of the manager's office and hitting the middle of the desk. Fortunately nobody in the danger zone and the tank did not lose the valve fitting. Nobody got hurt. Keep up the good work.

[jdzla]

This is how good partnerships and sponsorships are done in Youtube. Everyone wins.

[AdventureDude]

That welding trainer is FREAKIN' AWESOME !!!!

[Kteknik.]

I think that it was Unitor (or whatever name they had/used in the past) that was publishing a book called something like Welders Handbook, a gold mine of info on working with metal, welding, cutting, drilling, and safety, 800+ pages I think, wounder if they still publish this book ?

[monsterzero]

Glad to see that the cadets get a chance to practice welding without the sparks and other heat related issues that go with welding. Back in the day you had no choice but to use the welder and rods to practice with. I remember flashing my eyes which took me a few days to get over just by being around other people that were doing welding. Do your homework and make sure to keep your eyes safe. Another great video and thank you Chief Makoi for making it.

[steveurbach]

When I reported to my first Navy ship, it was in Dry Dock and My daily watch station was manning a 15lb CO2, wearing real dark goggles, as a fire watch. (they were welding 3" amour plate)

[warrenjones]

Important stuff whether shipboard or in the woods. It's so easy to start a fire. As a welder nearly 50 years now. I can smell a burning rag or piece fo paper instantly and know something is amiss. I do like working with a fire watch it takes some stress off you and allows you to concentrate on your work and not worry about starting a fire you cannot get out. cheers

Excellent Chief Makoi. Safety first emergency training conditioned immediate mussel memory response!!!

[stephenhope]

Safety starts in school, absolutely. I was a welding apprentice in the Boilermakers Union at 17 and after immigration switched to Sheet Metal Workers Union. Welded for 40 years and taught in later years night class. All our construction projects had safety officers who issued hot work permits. In all my years I never saw a problem on any of our sites.

[jfchonors]

Great video Chief Not enough industries around the world take hot work as seriously as the maritime sector

[lilo]

🧜‍♂🧜‍♂Thank you very much for sharing another great video take care

[greghardig]

Chief, when in conflict, we revert to the som of our training. Well done Chief!

[slingerssecretlaboratory]

Happy Seafarers Day, Chief!
Thanks for all you do.

[gerardjohnson]

Excellent video. Thanks for sharing.
👍👍👏👏

[williamwyatt]

Valuable both inside and outside the yard aboard ship. Most common cause of fires aboard ship. A tip of the hat from a retired CPO USN.

[GaryCameron]

I did some of this 45 years ago in high school, brings back memories. Except for the simulator, obviously didn't have one of those. I never could have imagined simulating something like this.

[brothergrimaldus]

And here I am sitting with a washcloth over my eyes this weekend because of flashburn!

(Batteries in the brain box died, and it stopped dimming)

[lizj]

Best wishes to all on the Day of the Seafarer. This video reminded me that, back in the 1970s, I was secretary to Bechtel Corporation's chief metallurgical engineer, William Smith, Sr. He would have loved these welding simulators. Thanks for the memories from Liz and Ginger (pic left) in Australia.

[mattc.]

That's pretty slick. Safety IS everyone's business. Thanks for the upload.

[nvragn]

As mentioned I'm back. Chief I can't believe the similailarities in our trades. I'm on the truck side at a concrete plant I watch some of the plant guys going in silos tunnels ect and think nah I'm good. As for hot work we have a form as well. Any time I'm cutting or welding I usually have the choice to do it outside to reduce the risk. I'm terrified of fire. I think maybe in a past life I had something happen. I guess it would be too much for you guys to take a bulkhead outside to work on. In saying that do you have to still fill out the permit outside on the deck?. Anyway ty for my Saturday morning Chief fix. I'm actually working today so I best get to it. Have a great week and see on the next. Let us know next time you are going to do a crew lunch. 👍🇨🇦🔧