Injury Illness Prevention Plan - Flipbook - Page 138
Health and Safety Program Manual
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Construction, Inc.
Issue Date: 10/16/23
Revision Date: 10/16/23
Hot Work
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Ensure that all necessary precautions are taken to prevent the accumulation of gases when
cutting torches are used.
Do not take compressed gas cylinders into confined areas.
Ventilation equipment consists of air siphons (air movers), and/or exhaust blower (coppus air
mover).
When using blowers or siphons to exhaust fumes, exhaust inlet must be kept as close as possible
to the work. Air siphons use large amounts of compressed air. The following safety procedures
shall be followed:
o Keep connecting air hoses as short as possible.
o Do not attempt to operate more than one siphon off a single air hose or outlet.
o If used to exhaust a vessel, be sure to seal the bell of the inlet side around the
manhole or vessel opening.
o A daily inspection of the safety screens’ condition should be accomplished on the
blowers. Repair or replace if broken. The use of a blower hinge is also
recommended.
Planning Hot Work Welding
In planning or carrying out hot work, certain factors should be considered besides the obviously important hot
work permit, gas test and hazard analysis. Those factors include, but are not limited to:
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The base metal and its health effects. The SDS on the metal is available and will address this issue.
The welding or burning process to be used and its special health problems, if any.
The location of the work: Is the work to be done in the open or in a confined space?
Ventilation required: Is special ventilation equipment needed?
Position of the work: Is the work overhead or below? Can it be positioned to allow fumes to be
carried away without entering the welder’s breathing zone?
Presence of other workers near the job: Is eye protection needed against ultraviolet radiation?
Are other workers in the path of the welding fumes?
Cleanliness of the metal surface: Are harmful or flammable materials present beneath patches
or in seams?
Respiratory protection: Are fume respirators adequate, or are air-supplied respirators needed?
Protection must be appropriate to the circumstances and must meet the minimum requirement
of the permit, but also may be upgraded.
Ensure adequate first aid supplies are available before beginning work. All injuries will be
reported immediately.
Welding and Burning Safe Practices
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