Gas welding and cutting

Supply of AAachinery (Safety) Regulations 1992 and Amendment Regulations 1994 

Highly Flammable Liquids and Liquefied Petroleum Gases Regulations 1972 

Pre-start planning will take into account location of welding and cutting work, fire safety/prevention needs, materials to be worked, available ventilation, other works in progress in the area, local site rules and statutory requirements. A permit-to-work system may apply. 

Written arrangements should be made for storage of gas cylinders. All work must be planned in advance, taking account of the above. 

Suitable screens and fire blankets must be readily available to protect flammables and persons from sparks and heat. Where ventilation is poor, local exhaust ventilation should be provided. 

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Ensure feat proper fresh air ventilation is provided in oxy-fuel gas welding and cutting operations. 

Does the work require the use of electric or gas welding and cutting equipment ... 

STANDARD GAS WELDING AND CUTTING HOSE CONNECTIONS RH Connection No. 020 for Oxygen LH Connection No. 021 for Fuel Gases... 

Fig. 9-14. Standard gas welding and cutting hose connections dimensional drawing from CGA E-l-1994.

CGA SB-8, Use of Oxy-Fuel Gas Welding and Cutting Apparatus, 2 ed., Compressed Gas Association, Inc., 1725 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, VA 22202. 

Be sure that all connections are gastight and remain so, and that the connected hose is in good condition and does not have any leaks. Regarding leak detection, see the section on Handling Leaks and Emergencies. Refer also to CGA SB-8, Use of Oxy-Fuel Gas Welding, and Cutting Apparatus, for further information. [6]... 

Gas welding and cutting 45. Work with flat glass... 

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