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SOLDERING STATION SAFETY
SAFETY GLASSES REQUIRED
Solder can “spit” (an air pocket or impurity can pop as you heat the solder
and send bits of solder ﬂying).
CAUTION: THE TIP GETS VERY HOT
Hold the soldering iron like a pen, near the base of the handle.
DO NOT touch the hot element or p ‐ it can reach up to 400°C.
DO NOT touch electrical cords with the hot iron p, which would pose a
serious risk of burns and electric shock.
ALWAYS return the soldering iron to its stand when not in use, so that
the p does not touch items that could burn or melt.
TURN ON EXHAUST BEFORE STARTING
Before starting the soldering process, turn on local exhaust such as an
extraction arm/snorkel exhaust hood, bench top fume extractor with an
activated carbon ﬁlter, or small bench top fan.
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Flux generates the fumes seen during soldering. Exposure to ﬂux can
cause eye, throat, and lung irritation Repeated exposure can result in
respiratory and skin
sensitization, and can cause or aggravate asthma.
SOLDER WASTE IS HAZARDOUS WASTE
Manage waste generated from soldering processes, including solder wire,
sponges, brass wool, soldering iron tips that have been tinned, items
contaminated with paste, dross, surface area wipes, etc. as hazardous
waste.
DO NOT eat or drink in soldering areas.
When you are done soldering, remember to clean your work area, and
wash your hands.
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Wiping your work surface with a wet towel will minimize digestible
lead contamination from your work surfaces.
PRACTICE GOOD HYGIENE