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Welding, Cutting, and

Brazing

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Welding Safety Program Guidelines

Determine who is accountable for enforcement of welding operations

Hot work permitting system

Perform a job hazard assessment of welding equipment

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Welding Safety Program Guidelines

Special procedures for equipment used in welding process•Care of cylinders•Ventilation systems•Fire prevention

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Welding Safety Program Guidelines

Engineering controls Administrative controls Personal protective equipment Equipment inspection and maintenance Incident investigation

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Damage to eyes and skin•Ultraviolet (UV) rays• Infrared rays

Purging and cleaning of closed containers prior to welding operations

Welding Hazards

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Welding Hazards

Toxic gases, fumes, and dusts

Fire hazards from welding and cutting operations

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Welding Hazards

Metal splatter

Electric shock

Explosion hazards

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Use a platform with toeboards when working from elevated surfaces

Protect workers from stray sparks or slag in areas below elevated work surfaces

General Safe Work Practices

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Warn others of hot metal by marking work areas

Keep floor areas clear of electrodes and/or electrode stubs

General Safe Work Practices

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Never use bare conductors, damaged regulators, torches, or electrode holders

Never arc weld or resist weld while standing on damp surfaces

General Safe Work Practices

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Keep fire extinguishers near areas where hot work is performed

General Safe Work Practices

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Compressed Gas Cylinder Handling and Storage

Never accept compressed gas cylinders (CGCs) that were shipped in a horizontal position

Store CGCs upright

Keep CGCs secured with chains or cables

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Compressed Gas Cylinder Handling and Storage

Group cylinders by type of gas

Store full and empty cylinders apart

Store gases so that old stock is removed and used first

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Compressed Gas Cylinder Handling and Storage

Keep protective caps on stored CGCs

Prevent the dropping or banging of CGCs

Don’t roll CGCs along the bottom rim

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Compressed Gas Cylinder Handling and Storage

Don’t lift CGCs by the cap unless using hand trucks designed for this purpose

Prevent cylinders from falling, or from having objects fall on them

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Compressed Gas Cylinder Handling and Storage

Ensure that valves, hoses, connectors, and regulators are in good condition

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Compressed Gas Cylinder Handling and Storage

Never open valves until regulators are drained of gas and pressure adjusting devices are released

When empty, close and return CGCs to the vendor

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Compressed Gas Cylinder Handling and Storage

Empty CGCs must be labeled “MT” or “Empty”

Keep oil and grease away from oxygen CGCs, valves, and hoses

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Fire Watches for Welding Operations

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Designate a Fire Watch WhenThese Conditions Exist

Combustible material is within 35 feet of the point of operation

Combustibles are more than 35 feet away, but are easily ignited by sparks

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Wall or floor openings within a 35-foot radius expose combustible material in adjacent areas

Combustible materials opposite of walls or ceilings can be ignited by conduction or radiation

Designate a Fire Watch When These Conditions Exist

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Fire Watchers Will…

Have fire extinguishers readily available, and be trained in their use

Be familiar with alarm systems and their operation in the event of a fire

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Fire Watchers Will…

Watch for fires in all exposed areas

Only try to extinguish fires obviously within the capacity of the equipment

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Fire Watchers Will…

Stay in hot work areas for at least one half hour after hot work operations have ceased to detect and extinguish smoldering fires

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Welding Safety in Confined Spaces

Before entry, test the work space for the following types of hazards:•Flammability•Combustibility•Toxic fumes•Slippery floor

surfaces

Welding Safety in Confined Spaces

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When and where applicable, wear respiratory protection and a safety harness attached to a lifeline

Welding Safety in Confined Spaces

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When Hot-Work in a Confined Space is Interrupted

Disconnect power to arc welding or cutting equipment

Remove electrodes from holders

Turn off torch valves

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Turn off gas supply to gas welding and cutting units at a point outside the space

Remove the torch and hose from the confined space, if possible

When Hot-Work in a Confined Space is Interrupted

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Keep welding areas free of combustibles

Ensure proper storage of compressed gas cylinders

Make Housekeeping a Priority

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Getting the job done safely is the first consideration

Always evaluate the job and implement appropriate safety precautions

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