You will need to comply with this code if you intend to engage in welding. Welding is a potentially hazardous activity and precautions are required to avoid electrocution, fire and explosion, burns, electric shock, vision damage, inhalation of poisonous gases and fumes, hearing loss, and exposure to intense ultraviolet radiation.
The code provides practical guidance on how to manage health and safety risks associated with welding processes in the workplace.