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Soldering Iron

SOP · SOP-60063

  • Version 4
  • Steel Construction
  • Reads on any phone

The Soldering Iron Safe Operating Procedure (SOP) outlines a step-by-step process for safe operation when using a soldering iron, helping to protect workers from potential hazards.

It covers the hazards (electricity, hot surfaces, hazardous fumes), the PPE to wear, precautions and operator training, a pre-operational inspection, the work area, the operating steps, solder storage and maintenance.

A hazard checklist for powered non-mobile plant lets you confirm that all safety measures are in place.

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Soldering Iron

SOPVersion 4

Acronyms

LOTO - Lockout/Tagout.
PPE - Personal Protective Equipment.
SOP - Safe Operating Procedure.
RCD - Residual Circuit Device.
SDS - Safety Data Sheet.
LED - Light-emitting Diode.

Hazards

What can cause harm?

  • Electricity

  • Hot objects/surfaces

  • Hazardous chemicals-solder

  • Hazardous fumes

  • Manual Handling

  • Poor housekeeping

Soldering iron resting in its stand

Personal protective equipment

  • Foot Protection
  • Eye Protection
  • Hand Protection
  • Protective Clothing

Pre-operational inspection

Follow the pre-operational checklist in the manufacturer’s operational manual, ensure:

  • Ensure power is isolated to the unit before an inspection

  • No damage to the body, power switches, indicator lights, or controls

  • Cable connections are in good condition

  • Contact surfaces clean and tightened adequately

  • Ensure all electrical leads and equipment are undamaged, free of oil, grease, tested, and tagged

  • Safety switches (RCD) used.

Precautions

4 more sections, from Work area to Hazard checklist (powered non-mobile plant)

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What it covers

9 sections

  1. Hazards
  2. Personal protective equipment
  3. Pre-operational inspection
  4. Precautions
  5. Work area
  6. Operation
  7. Maintenance
  8. Hazard checklist (powered non-mobile plant)

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