• Wear a welding helmet with the correct shade filter for TIG work.
• Use fume extraction at source — even TIG fumes require control.
• Ensure adequate ventilation when welding in enclosed or confined areas.
• Check all electrical connections and earth leads before starting work.
• Wear appropriate PPE including welding gloves, apron, and arm protection.
• Use ceriated or lanthanated electrodes instead of thoriated where possible.
• Screen the welding area to protect nearby workers from UV radiation.
• Inspect gas hoses and regulators for leaks before each use.
• Follow the approved welding procedure specification for every joint.
• Store gas cylinders upright, secured, and away from heat sources.

• DON'T weld without a proper welding helmet — sunglasses are not adequate.
• DON'T grind thoriated tungsten electrodes without dust extraction and RPE.
• DON'T use TIG in confined spaces without gas monitoring and ventilation.
• DON'T leave the shielding gas flowing in enclosed areas when not welding.
• DON'T allow unscreened bystanders within sight of the welding arc.
• DON'T use damaged or frayed welding cables or faulty return clamps.
• DON'T weld on wet surfaces or while standing in water.
• DON'T use a high-frequency start near workers with pacemakers.
• DON'T ignore skin irritation or breathing difficulty during welding tasks.
• DON'T weld without checking for flammable materials in the vicinity.

See also: Welding Safety Awareness | Welding Fume Extraction and LEV