Resistance welding is a high temperature operation with high risk to human health. It is important to ensure all safety measures during such operation. Here is a typical checklist for installation and operation of such resistance welding equipment.
| Sr | Check Item | Done |
| 1 | Have personnel who are designated to operate resistance welding equipment been properly instructed and judged competent to operate such equipment? | |
| 2 | Are all doors and access panels of all resistance welding machines and control panels kept locked and interlocked? | |
| 3 | Has a shield guard of safety glass or suitable fire-resistant plastic been installed at the point of operation? | |
| 4 | Are foot switches guarded to prevent accidental operation of the machine? | |
| 5 | Are two or more safety emergency stop buttons provided on all special, multispot welding machines, including 2-post and 4-post weld presses? | |
| 6 | Are flash welding machines equipped with hoods to control flying flash? | |
| 7 | Are periodic inspections of the machines made by qualified maintenance personnel, and are records of the inspection maintened? |