IEC TS 62081:1999

Foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Definitions
4 Installation
   4.1 General
        4.1.1 Selection of supply cable and protection
               against overload
        4.1.2 Supply disconnecting device
        4.1.3 Emergency stopping device
        4.1.4 Protection against electric shock from the
               mains supply
   4.2 Welding circuit
        4.2.1 Isolation from the mains supply
        4.2.2 Welding voltage supply
        4.2.3 Connection between the welding power source
               and the work piece
        4.2.4 Earthing of the work piece
        4.2.5 Location of gas cylinders
5 Use
   5.1 General requirements
   5.2 Connection between several welding power sources
   5.3 Inspection and maintenance of the welding
        installation
   5.4 Disconnection of welding power sources and/or
        welding circuits
   5.5 Guards
   5.6 Information for operators
   5.7 Protective measures
        5.7.1 Extraneous conductive parts in the welding
               area
        5.7.2 Protection against electric shock
   5.8 Isolation of the welding circuit from the work
        piece and earth when not in use
   5.9 Voltage between electrode holders or torches/guns
   5.10 Welding in an environment with increased hazard of
        electric shock
   5.11 Use of shoulder slings
   5.12 Welding at elevated positions
Annex A - Hazards connected with arc welding
Bibliography

This Technical Specification describes the general conditions for the installation and use of arc welding equipment that comply with IEC 60974-1. Gives particular information for operators.