Injury Illness Prevention Plan - Flipbook - Page 137
Health and Safety Program Manual
Teamwrkx
Construction, Inc.
Issue Date: 10/16/23
Revision Date: 10/16/23
Hot Work
Reference: A-9
Cylinders shall always have the gauges removed and cylinder caps installed prior to being moved.
Acetylene shall never be exposed to unalloyed copper except in a torch.
Compressed gas cylinders shall be equipped with connections that conform to ANSI B57.1-1965.
Cylinders shall be marked to identify contents.
No more than 15 psi of acetylene shall be used at any time.
Bottles shall be slightly opened then closed just prior to attachment of the regulator.
Torches shall be lighted by friction lighters, not matches or other hot work.
Welders must ensure that lines have been adequately purged prior to working on them.
Equipment shall be inspected for leaks daily. Unserviceable/non-approved equipment may not be used.
All welders shall possess current certifications.
Hot work area shall be kept damp at all times.
Unattended/unused welding machines shall be turned off.
Fire Watches shall remain on site for 1/2 hour after job.
MOST IMPORTANTLY: NO HOT WORK PERMIT = NO WELDING.
Ventilation
The following are ventilation requirements for welding:
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Ensure that adequate ventilation is provided for workers working with welding and cutting
equipment. Confined space work will have a plan to address securing of cylinders, lifelines, and
warning systems that will be utilized by the safety attendant (Fire Watch/Confined Space
Attendant).
Ensure that contaminated air exhausted from a working space is discharged into the open air or
otherwise clear of the source or intake air.
Do not use oxygen for ventilation, comfort cooling, blowing dust from clothing, or for cleaning a
work area.
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