WELDING AND CUTTING SAFETY PROCEDURE PURPOSE This Procedure provides safety and health instructions regarding gas and electric welding, cutting, brazing, or similar flame or spark-producing spark-producing operations to protect personnel and property against heat, evolved gases and fumes, electrical shock, and radiation. The following instructions instructions and work practices practices have been established in accordance with the Entity's Injury & Illness Prevention Program and requirements of the following sections in 8 CCR: 4845-4853; 4649; 4650; 5189; 1536; and 1537. SCOPE This procedure shall apply to all employees responsible for planning, supervising, and conducting welding and cutting operations. RESPONSIBILITIES A.
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Management shall: 1.
Desi Design gnat ate e an indi indivi vidu dual al,, or indi indivi vidu dual als, s, res respo pons nsib ible le for for autho authori rizi zing ng wel weldi ding ng and cutting operations.
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Desi Design gnat ate e app appro rove ved d weld weldin ing/ g/cu cutt ttin ing g are areas as at thei theirr faci facilility ty..
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Advi Advise se con contr trac acto tors rs abo about ut fla flamm mmab able le mat mater eria ials ls or or haza hazardo rdous us con condi diti tion ons s of which the contractors may not be aware, and select cutting/welding contractors with appropriately trained personnel who understand the risks involved.
Safety Coordinator shall: 1.
Prov Provid ide e guid guidan ance ce to emp emplo loye yees es and and supe superv rvis isor ors s in the the impl implem emen enta tati tion on of of this procedure.
2.
Ensu Ensure re all all wor work k area areas s and and equi equipm pmen entt used used for for wel weldi ding ng/c /cut utti ting ng ope opera rati tion ons s are being inspected for compliance with the requirements of this procedure.
Welding Supervisors shall: 1.
Ensu Ensure re tha thatt this this proc proced edur ure e is adhe adhere red d to duri during ng all all wel weldi ding ng and and cut cutti ting ng operations.
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Ensu Ensure re tha thatt weld weldin ing/ g/cu cutt ttin ing g oper operat atio ions ns are are per perfo form rmed ed in in desi design gnat ated ed are areas as by trained and authorized personnel.
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Appr Approv ove e hot hot work work perm permit its s for for weld weldin ing g and and cutt cuttin ing g ope opera rati tion ons s in in non non-designated areas.
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Main Mainttain ain ho hot work work perm ermit rec records ords on site ite.
Welders shall: 1.
Perf Perfor orm m weld weldin ing g and and cutt cuttin ing g ope opera rati tion ons s in desi design gnat ated ed area areas. s.
2.
Obta Obtain in an an app appro rove ved d hot hot wor work k perm permit it pri prior or to to perf perfor ormi ming ng wel weldi ding ng or cut cutti ting ng operations in non-designated areas.
3.
Repo Report rt any any inj injur ury, y, inc inclu ludi ding ng sus suspe pect cted ed fla flash sh bur burns ns,, to the their ir sup super ervi viso sor. r.
Fire Watchers shall: 1.
Be trai traine ned d in in the the use use of of fir fire e ext extin ingu guis ishi hing ng equi equipm pmen ent. t.
2.
Be fami famili liar ar with with alar alarm m loc locat atio ions ns in the the eve event nt of a fir fire. e.
3.
Watc Watch h for for fire fires s in in all all expo expose sed d are areas as,, and and exti exting ngui uish sh them them with within in the the capacity of equipment available.
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Main Mainta tain in a fire fire watc watch h for for at at leas leastt 1/2 1/2 hour hour aft after er com compl plet etio ion n of weld weldin ing g or cutting operations.
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Repo Report rt any any inj injur ury, y, inc inclu ludi ding ng sus suspe pect cted ed fla flash sh bur burns ns,, to the their ir sup super ervi viso sor. r.
CONTRACTOR REQUIREMENTS When a host employer arranges to have employees of a contractor perform welding or cutting work, the contractor will be informed on the requirements of this Welding and Cutting Procedure. Each contract employee is expected to follow this Welding and Cutting Procedure when performing welding and cutting operations. A.
The Host Employer shall: 1.
Info Inform rm the the con contr trac acto torr of area areas s aut autho hori rize zed d for for wel weldi ding ng and and cut cutti ting ng operations.
2.
Info Inform rm con contr trac acto tors rs of of spec specif ific ic are areas as and and/o /orr equi equipm pmen entt wher where e weld weldin ing g and and cutting are not authorized.
3.
Info Inform rm the the con contr trac acto torr of any any prec precau auti tion ons s or proc proced edur ures es the the hos hostt has has implemented implemented for employees in or near the contractor’s work areas.
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Coor Coordi dina nate te wel weldi ding ng and and cut cutti ting ng act actio ions ns wit with h the the cont contra ract ctor or when when bot both h the the
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host employees and contractor employees will be working on or near the same equipment, machinery, or systems.
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Eval Evalua uate te the the com compl plia ianc nce e of con contr trac actt pers person onne nell with with thi this s Wel Weldi ding ng and and Cutting Procedure.
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Debrie Debrieff the the contra contracto ctorr at at the the conclu conclusio sion n of of weld welding ing and and cutt cutting ing operat operation ions s to determine any hazards confronted or created in the work area.
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Ensu nsure pro proper per ri risk tran ransfer fer is is in in pla plac ce.
The contractor shall: 1.
Obta Obtain in any any avai availa labl ble e inf infor orma mati tion on reg regar ardi ding ng weld weldin ing g and and cutt cuttin ing g procedures from the host employer.
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Coor Coordi dina nate te wel weldi ding ng and and cut cutti ting ng act actio ions ns wit with h the the host host emp emplo loye yerr when when bot both h host and contractor personnel will be working employees employees will be working on or near the same equipment, machinery, machinery, or systems.
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Info Inform rm the the hos hostt emp emplo loye yerr of any any haz hazar ards ds conf confro ront nted ed or or crea create ted d in the the welding and cutting work area.
DEFINITIONS ADEQUA ADEQUATE TE VENTIL VENTILATIO ATION N
A ventilatio ventilation n flow, which which allows allows fresh fresh air to circulat circulate e to replace contaminated air, which is simultaneously removed.
COMBUSTIBLE SUBSTANCE
Any substance which, after ignition, will continue to burn in air.
FIRE WATCH
Person(s) assigned to work with welders to watch for fires resulting from welding, cutting, and brazing operations.
HOT WORK PERMIT MIT
An appro pprova vall form form requ requir ired ed prio priorr to perf perfor orm ming ing we weldin lding g or cutting operations in areas not designated for welding.
IGNIT NITABLE MAT MATERIA RIAL
Any mater ateria iall tha thatt is is ca capab pable of burn burnin ing. g.
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LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION
A ventilation system that captures and removes the contaminants at the point they are being produced before they escape into the worksite.
PROCEDURE REVIEW The Welding and Cutting Procedure will be reviewed annually to ensure compliance with regulatory mandates and improve, as necessary, the guidance included in the procedure. Employee understanding of, and compliance with, this procedure will be evaluated at least annually by management. RECORD KEEPING A.
Copies Copies of open open perm permits its must must be be main maintai tained ned at the job site site and and in the superv superviso isor’s r’s office.
B.
Upon Upon job job comple completio tion, n, closed closed permit permits s shou should ld be maint maintain ained ed for three three (3) years. years.
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WELDING AND CUTTING PROCEDURES GENERAL INFORMATION A.
Supe Superv rvis isor ors s and and work worker ers s perf perfor ormi ming ng wel weldi ding ng,, cutt cuttin ing, g, and and/o /orr braz brazin ing g operations shall be trained in hazard recognition, evaluation, and control; fire protection; and safe work practices; and shall adhere to requirements in this procedure.
B.
Welding/Cutting Areas: Areas : Whenever possible, welding and/or cutting operations should be performed in areas that are isolated and designated for such uses. Welding or cutting cutting must not be performed in the follo following wing areas: 1.
In th the pre prese senc nce e of of exp explos losive ive atm atmos osph pher ere es;
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In area areas s nea nearr the the stor storag age e of of qua quant ntit itie ies s of of exp expos osed ed,, ign ignit itab able le materials;
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In spri sprink nkle lere red d bui build ldin ings gs whil while e suc such h pro prote tect ctio ion n is is imp impai aire red; d; or, or,
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In are areas as not not auth author oriz ized ed by by man manag agem emen entt or by by a hot hot wor work k perm permit it..
C.
When Whenev ever er wel weldi ding ng ope opera rati tion ons s are are inte interru rrupt pted ed for for a sub subst stan anti tial al per perio iod d of time (e.g., lunch or overnight) or completed, "hot" metal areas must be identified, and the equipment must be shut off with any valves closed.
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Equipment: Equipment: Personnel are required required to use approved approved welding, cutting, cutting, and grinding equipment and follow the manufacturer’s manufacturer’s instructions. Such equipment shall be maintained in safe working order at all times. Personnel shall report any equipment defect or safety hazard to a supervisor, and the use of such equipment must be discontinued until it is repaired by qualified personnel.
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Site Preparation Preparation:: Prior to beginning beginning welding or cutting cutting operations, workers workers must: 1.
Chec Check k the the work work area area (35' (35' radi radius us)) to to ens ensur ure e tha thatt no no fir fire e haz hazar ards ds including oily or greasy materials are present;
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Remo Remove ve all all comb combus usti tibl ble e mat mater eria ials ls with within in 35’ 35’ not not nece necess ssar ary y for for the the operation. Any combustible combustible material that cannot cannot be removed, such such as wood platforms, should be covered with a flame-resistant material; Chec Check k tha thatt all all equi equipm pmen entt is is in in goo good d wor worki king ng cond condit itio ion; n;
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Info Inform rm work worker ers s in in the the imme immedi diat ate e are area a and and disp displa lay y war warni ning ng sign signs s at at 5
the worksite to alert others of the potential hazards;
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Inst Instal alll wel weldi ding ng shie shield lds/ s/cu curt rtai ains ns to prot protec ectt oth other er wor worke kers rs fro from m the the sparks and intense light associated with welding/cutting operations; and
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When When perf perfor ormi ming ng weld weldin ing, g, cutt cuttin ing, g, and/ and/or or braz brazin ing g ope opera rati tion ons s in in areas on or around Acutely Hazardous Materials which are included in a Process Safety Management (PSM) Program, a hot work permit is required.
Ventilation: Ventilation : Cutting or welding operations must be performed in areas with adequate ventilation to keep fumes and gases within safe limits. 1.
Loca Locall exh exhau aust st vent ventila ilati tion on must must be used used when when pote potent ntia ialllly y haz hazar ardo dous us materials are being worked on. (Examples of potentially hazardous materials include, but are not limited l imited to, chromium, fluorides, zinc, beryllium, cadmium, lead, and mercury).
2.
Adeq Adequa uate te exha exhaus ustt ven venti tila lati tion on must must be used used when when usin using g ine inert rt-g -gas as welding, plasma-arc cutting or carbon-arc cutting.
3.
The The met metal al surf surfac ace e shal shalll be be fre free e of all all chl chlor orin inat ated ed sol solve vent nts s dur durin ing g any any welding or cutting operations.
Personal Protective Equipment : Approved personal protective equipment (PPE) shall be worn by all employees performing or assisting in welding and/or cutting operations. 1.
Exam Exampl ples es of PPE PPE inc inclu lude de eye eye pro prote tect ctio ion, n, hel helme mets ts and and han hand d shi shiel elds ds,, flame resistant gloves, limb/body protection, and respiratory protection.
2.
Whil While e per perfo form rming ing over overhe head ad or ver verti tica call wel weldi ding ng,, per perso sonn nnel el must must wear wear leather personal protective equipment (shoulder, head, and ear covers). All All wel welde ders rs sho shoul uld d wea wearr flam flame-r e-res esis ista tant nt apr apron ons, s, cov cover eral alls ls,, gaun gauntl tlet et gloves and shirts with sleeves of sufficient length and construction to protect the arms from heat, UV radiation, and sparks.
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Wool Wool and and lea leath ther er clot clothi hing ng are are pre prefe ferr rred ed beca becaus use e the they y are are more more resistant to deterioration and flame than cotton or synthetics. Synthetic fiber clothing should not be worn unless it is specifically manufactured to be fire retardant.
5.
Clot Clothi hing ng shou should ld be kept kept rea reaso sona nabl bly y fre free e of of oil oil or gre greas ase. e.
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Fron Frontt poc pocke kets ts and and upt uptur urne ned d sle sleev eves es or cuff cuffs s sho shoul uld d be be pro prohi hibi bite ted. d. Sleeves and collars should be kept buttoned and high boots should be worn under pant legs (or leggings worn) to prevent hot metal slag or sparks from contacting the shin.
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Pers Person onne nell must must wea wearr resp respir irat ator ory y prot protec ecti tion on whe when n vent ventil ilat atio ion n is not not sufficient to prevent prevent exposure above above permissible limits. limits. (When performing cutting or welding operations involving coatings which generate toxic substances upon heating, or working with materials that contain beryllium, cadmium, lead, or mercury, personnel must wear supplied-air respirators).
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Work Worker ers s wel weldi ding ng on meta metall all alloy oys s sho shoul uld d wea wearr wor work k uni unifo form rms, s, coveralls, or similar full-body coverings that are laundered each day. Lockers or other closed closed areas should be provided provided to store work and street clothing separately.
9.
Othe Otherr pers person onne nell in weld weldin ing/ g/cu cutt ttin ing g area areas s not not prot protec ecte ted d by noncombustible or flameproof screens or shields must wear appropriate goggles.
H.
Confined Space Operations : Proper precautions must be taken by personnel who are required to perform welding or cutting operations in a confined space area. area. Refer to the Confined Confined Space Pre-Entry Procedure, Procedure, and contact the Entry Supervisor prior to performing welding or cutting operations in a confined space.
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Prio Priorr to weld weldin ing g tan tanks ks,, cyli cylind nder ers, s, or or othe otherr cont contai aine ners rs,, supe superv rvis isor ory y pers person onne nell must complete a hot work permit and shall verify that such containers do not contain, or have not contained, any flammable, toxic, or explosive materials. If containers have contained flammable, flammable, toxic, or explosive explosive materials, they must be emptied, flushed, or otherwise purged and sampled prior to welding.
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Fire Protection: Protection : Fire protection equipment must be maintained ready for use at all times that welding or cutting operations are being performed. 1.
Util Utilit ity y truc trucks ks sup suppo port rtin ing g weld weldin ing/ g/cu cutt ttin ing g oper operat atio ions ns mus mustt be equ equip ippe ped d with fire fighting and fire protection equipment, including a fire extinguisher of at least 10 A:B:C rating.
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If weld weldin ing g is is to to be be per perfo form rmed ed in area areas s whe where re a fir fire e haz hazar ard d may may exist, fire watch practices must be established and implemented. (See Appendix A Hot Work Permit.)
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When When perf perfor ormi ming ng weld weldin ing g or or cut cutti ting ng oper operat atio ions ns on coat coated ed surf surfac aces es that are highly flammable (determined by a flammability test), the coating must be stripped from the area to prevent ignition.
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All All surf surfac aces es cove covere red d with with toxi toxic c pres preser erva vati tive ves, s, incl includ udin ing g coati coating ngs s whic which h generate toxic substances upon heating, must be stripped for a distance of at least 4 inches from the area of heat application.
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Cont Contra ract ctor ors s per perfo form rming ing weld weldin ing g and and cutt cuttin ing g ope opera rati tion ons s mus mustt be made made aware of the risks involved in the operations, and shall obtain approval from District prior to performing such operations.
FIRE SUPPRESSION & PROTECTION A.
Suit Suitab able le fir fire e prot protec ecti tion on equ equip ipme ment nt mus mustt be mai maint ntai aine ned d read ready y for for use use at all all times that welding or cutting operations operations are being performed. If welding is to be performed in non-approved areas, supervisory personnel must complete a hot work permit.
B.
A Fir Fire e watc watch h and and a hot hot wor work k perm permit it are are req requi uire red d when when wel weldi ding ng or or cutt cuttin ing g is performed where: 1.
Comb Combus usti tibl bles es are are clo close serr tha than n 35' 35' to the the poi point nt of oper operat atio ion, n, or or whe where re there are appreciable combustibles easily ignited by sparks;
2.
Wall, all, flo floor or,, or othe otherr open openin ings gs with within in 35' 35' rad radiu ius s tha thatt expo expose se combustible materials; or
3.
Comb Combus usti tibl ble e mat mater eria ials ls are are adj adjac acen entt to to the the oppo opposi site te side side of meta metall walls, partitions, ceilings, or roofs and are likely to be ignited by conduction or radiation.
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C.
If requ requir ired ed,, dut dutie ies s of the the Fir Fire e Wat Watch ch incl includ ude: e: 1.
Usin Using g fire fire exti exting ngui uish shin ing g equi equipm pmen entt to exting extinguis uish h fire fires s with within in the capacity of equipment available;
2.
Sounding ing an an al alarm in in th the ev event of of a fire;
3.
Watch tching ing for for fires ires in all all ex expos posed area reas;
4.
Main Mainta tain inin ing g a fir fire e wat watch ch for for at at leas leastt 1/2 1/2 hour hour (30 (30 min minut utes es)) aft after er completion completion of welding or cutting operations; and
5.
Repo Report rtin ing g any any inju injury ry,, inc inclu ludi ding ng susp suspec ecte ted d fla flash sh burn burns, s, to thei their r supervisor.
HOT WORK PERMIT Prior to performing welding/cutting operations in the following circumstances, a hot work permit must be completed and approved by the appropriate supervisor. A.
In loc locat atio ions ns that that hav have e not not been been des desig igna nate ted d as as wel weldi ding ng loca locati tion ons. s.
B.
In confined spaces.
C.
Weld Weldin ing g or cutt cuttin ing g tan tanks ks,, cyl cylin inde ders rs,, or or oth other er cont contai aine ners rs..
D.
In are areas as whe where re a fir fire e haza hazard rd may may exi exist st (ex (exam ampl ple: e: wee weeds ds,, wood wood pro produ duct cts, s, fabrics, etc).
E.
In are areas as incl includ uded ed in the the Pro Proce cess ss Safe Safety ty Mana Manage geme ment nt Prog Progra ram m (if (if applicable).
F.
In are areas as whe where re com combu bust stib ible les s are are clo close serr than than 35' 35' to to the the poin pointt of oper operat atio ion. n.
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In are areas as whe where re com combu bust stib ible le mat mater eria ials ls are are adj adjac acen entt to the the opp oppos osit ite e side side of of metal walls, partitions, ceilings, or roofs and areas likely to be ignited by conduction or radiation.
Copies of open permits must be maintained at the job site and in the supervisor’s office. Upon job completion, closed permits should be maintained for three (3) years.
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OXY-FUEL WELDING & CUTTING A.
Prio Priorr to beg begin inni ning ng wel weldi ding ng or or cutt cuttin ing g oper operat atio ions ns,, work worker ers s must must che check ck tha thatt the cylinders, regulators, backflow prevention device, flame arrestors, hoses, clamps, and torches are in good working condition.
B.
Oil Oil or gre greas ase e must must not not com come e into into con conta tact ct wit with h oxyg oxygen en cyl cylin inde ders rs,, valv valves es,, regulators or other fittings. Do not handle oxygen cylinders or apparatus with oily hands or gloves, or or greasy materials. Do not let oxygen contact contact oily or greasy surfaces or clothes, or enter a fuel oil or other storage tank.
C.
Fuel Fuel gas gas and and oxi oxidi dize zers rs mus mustt pass pass thr throu ough gh a pre press ssur ure-r e-red educ ucin ing g regu regula lato tor r prior to being used. Pressure reducing regulators regulators must only be used at or below the rated pressures and must be specific to the type of gas being used. Prior to connecting connecting a pressure regu regulator, lator, cylinder valves should be "cracked" to clear the dust or dirt that might otherwise enter the regulator. This procedure shall be performed away from other welding work or sparks.
D.
Prio Priorr to rem remov ovin ing g a regu regula lato torr from from a cyl cylin inde der, r, per perso sonn nnel el mus mustt clos close e all all cylinder valves, and release the gas from the regulator.
E.
Pers Person onne nell must must foll follow ow the the man manuf ufac actu ture rer's r's ope opera rati ting ng proc proced edur ures es for for light lightin ing g the torch. Generally accepted practices for start up and shut down follow: 1.
Start Up (a) (a)
Open Open the the oxy oxyge gen n val valve ve on the the torc torch h han handl dle e and and adju adjust st the the oxygen regulator to the desired delivery range.
(b) (b)
Clos Close e the the torc torch h hand handle le oxyg oxygen en valv valve. e.
(c) (c)
Open Open the the fue fuell val valve ve on the the tor torch ch hand handle le and and adju adjust st the the fue fuell regulator to the required delivery range.
(d)
Close lose the the tor torc ch fu fuel con control trol valv valve. e.
(e) (e)
Hold Hold the the tor torch ch in in one one hand hand and and the the spa spark rk ligh lighte terr in the the othe other. r. Open the torch fuel valve approximately one-half turn and ignite the gas.
(f) (f)
Poin Pointt the the torc torch h awa away y fro from m peo peopl ple e and and comb combus usti tibl ble e mat mater eria ials ls..
(g) (g)
Keep Keep open openin ing g the the fue fuell valv valve e unti untill the the flam flame e stop stops s smok smokin ing g and bring the flame back to the tip. Open Open the the tor torch ch oxy oxyge gen n val valve ve unt untilil a brig bright ht neu neutr tral al fla flame me is is reached.
(h) (h)
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2.
Shut Down When shutting down the system, first shut off the oxygen, then the fuel gas. Drain the gas pressures pressures from the system. system.
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Cyli Cylind nder ers s mus mustt be kept kept far far enou enough gh awa away y fro from m the the act actua uall weld weldin ing g or cutt cuttin ing g operation so that sparks, hot slag, or flame will not reach them, or fireresistant shields must be provided.
CARE OF COMPRESSED GAS CYLINDERS A.
Comp Compre ress ssed ed gas gas cyli cylind nder ers s shal shalll be legi legibl bly y mark marked ed iden identi tify fyin ing g the con conte tent nts. s.
B.
Comp Compre ress ssed ed gas gas cyl cylin inde ders rs sha shallll be be stor stored ed and and tra trans nspo port rted ed in in the the foll follow owin ing g manner:
C.
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Valve end must be up.
2.
Outs Outsid ide e sto stora rage ge area areas s mus mustt be be pro prote tect cted ed from from dire direct ct sunl sunlig ight ht,, external heat sources, electric arcs, or high temperatures.
3.
Insi Inside de stor storag age e area areas s must must be be wel well-p l-pro rote tect cted ed,, wel well-v l-ven enti tila late ted, d, and and in a dry location at least 20 feet from highly combustible materials.
4.
Cyli Cylind nder ers s con conta tain inin ing g flam flamma mabl ble e gas gases es will will be store stored d at at leas leastt 20 20 fee feett from oxygen cylinders.
5.
Cyli Cylind nder ers s sha shallll not not be be kep keptt in in unv unven enti tila late ted d enc enclo losu sure res s suc such h as as lockers and cupboards, or inside the cabs or passenger areas of vehicles.
6.
Valv Valve e pro prote tect ctio ion n devi device ces s mus mustt be be in in pla place ce when when cyli cylind nder ers s are are not not in in use, and during storage storage and transport. Valve protection devices devices must not be used for lifting cylinders.
7.
Cyli Cylind nder ers s mus mustt be be pre preve vent nted ed from from tipp tippin ing, g, fall fallin ing, g, or rolli rolling ng..
8.
All All emp empty ty cyli cylind nder ers s wil willl be be han handl dled ed and and stor stored ed as if they they were were stil stilll pressurized.
If cyl cylin inde ders rs are are fou found nd to to have have lea leaky ky val valve ves s or fit fitti ting ngs s whic which h cann cannot ot be be stopped by closing the valve, the cylinders shall be taken outdoors, away from sources of ignition, ignition, and slowly emptied. Never put other workers at risk. If the leak is large, do not attempt attempt to move the cylinder, evacuate all personnel from the area and notify your supervisor.
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D.
Pres Pressu suri rize zed d cyl cylin inde ders rs must must not not be be tak taken en int into o con confi fine ned d spa space ces. s.
ELECTRIC ARC WELDING AND CUTTING A.
Prio Priorr to to beg begin inni ning ng weld weldin ing g or or cut cutti ting ng oper operat atio ions ns,, wor worke kers rs must must:: 1.
Chec Check k tha thatt the the mach machin ine, e, all all elec electr trod ode e hold holder ers s and and cabl cable e are are capa capabl ble e of carrying the maximum current, are properly insulated and grounded, and have been maintained in good working condition.
2.
Chec Check k tha thatt any any cabl cable e spl splic ices es have have been been perf perfor orme med d wit with h ins insul ulat atin ing g quality equal to that of the cable, and that there are no splices within 10 feet of the electrode.
3.
The The are area a mus mustt be be fre free e of of chl chlor orin inat ated ed sol solve vent nt vapo vapors rs wit withi hin n 50 50 fee feett of the exposed arc; surfaces prepared with chlorinated solvents shall be thoroughly dry before welding is performed on them.
B.
When When arc arc wel weldi ding ng is perf perfor orme med d in wet wet or or hig high h hum humid idit ity y con condi diti tion ons, s, personnel must use additional protection against electric shock (e.g., rubber pads or boots).
C.
To pro prote tect ct wor worke kers rs or or othe otherr pers person onne nell from from the the arc arc rays rays,, nonc noncom ombu bust stib ible le or or flameproof screens or shields shall be used, or personnel in the area shall wear appropriate goggles.
D.
Manu Manual al ele elect ctro rode de hol holde ders rs mus mustt be spe speci cifi fic c to wel weldi ding ng and and cut cutti ting ng,, and and capable of handling the maximum current current required for the operation. operation. All current carrying parts gripped by the user must be insulated against the maximum voltage to ground.
E.
Arc Arc weld weldin ing g and and cutt cuttin ing g cabl cables es mus mustt be ins insul ulat ated ed,, flex flexib ible le,, capa capabl ble e of handling the maximum current required by the operation, taking into account the duty cycles, and must not have bare or worn conductors. Cables must be free of repair or splice from 10' of the electrode holder unless insulated connectors or splices with insulating quality equal to that of the cable are provided. provided. Exposed metal metal parts must be insulated. insulated.
F.
Grou Ground nd ret retur urn n cabl cables es mus mustt have have curr curren entt carr carryi ying ng cap capac acit ity y equa equall to or exceeding the total maximum output capacities of the welding or cutting unit. Do not use electrical conduits or structures or pipelines containing gas or flammable liquids as part of the grounding circuit system.
G.
Arc Arc weld weldin ing g and and cutt cuttin ing g mach machin ine e fram frames es mus mustt be gro groun unde ded, d, eit eithe herr thro throug ugh h a third wire in the cable containing the circuit conductor or through a separate wire at the the source of the current. current. Grounding circuit res resistance istance must be low enough to permit sufficient current to flow to cause the fuse or 12
circuit breaker to interrupt the current. H.
When When mac machi hine nes s are are not not in use use,, the the powe powerr supp supply ly swi switc tch h shal shalll be shu shutt off off and the electrodes removed and the holders placed to prevent employee injury.
INERT GAS METAL ARC WELDING When performing inert-gas metal-arc welding, extreme caution shall be used; inert gases can easily displace displace oxygen. The following safeguards safeguards must be followed. A.
The The area area mus mustt be free free of of chlo chlori rina nate ted d solv solven entt vapo vapors rs wit withi hin n 50 50 feet feet of of exposed arc; surfaces prepared with chlorinated solvents shall be thoroughly dry before welding is performed on them.
B.
Empl Employ oyee ees s expo expose sed d to rad radia iati tion on mus mustt have have the their ir ski skin n comp comple lete tely ly cov cover ered ed..
C.
If wel weldi ding ng on on stai stainl nles ess s stee steel, l, per perso sonn nnel el mus mustt be pro prote tect cted ed by by loca locall exhaust ventilation or by wearing supplied-air respirators.
RESISTANCE WELDING A.
B.
Prio Priorr to perf perfor ormi ming ng resi resist stan ance ce wel weldi ding ng ope opera rati tion ons, s, pers person onne nell must must inspe inspect ct the machine to ensure: 1.
All All mac machi hine ne guar guards ds are are in posi positi tion on and and in in pro prope perr wor worki king ng cond condit itio ion; n; and
2.
Emer Emerge genc ncy y sto stop p but butto ton( n(s) s) are are in in wor worki king ng cond condit itio ion. n.
Resi Resist stan ance ce wel weldi ding ng equi equipm pmen entt must must be per perio iodi dica calllly y insp inspec ecte ted d by qual qualif ifie ied d personnel, and a certification certification record maintained. maintained. The record shall include include the date of the inspection, the signature of the person who performed the inspection, and the serial number or other equipment identification.
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HOT WORK PERMIT
Date
W.O.#
Work Location(s) & Description:
Employee(s) Performing Job:
Fire Guard Duty Schedule:
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OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS (Check all areas areas that apply. This section must be completed prior to approving this permit.) YES NO 1. Fire Fire Watc Watch h (dur (durin ing g acti activi vity ty & 30 minu minute tes s aft after er)) 2. Fire Extinguisher(s) (T (Type 10 10 AB ABC) 3. Area rea cle clear ar of com combu bust stib ible les s (35 (35 ft rad radius) ius) 4. Area clear of Fl Flammable Va Vapors 5. General/Local Ventilation 6. Respiratory Pr Protection Type: 7. Confined Space Permit 8. Process Sa Safety Ma Management Ar Area 9. Air Monitoring 10. Hearing Protection 11. Pressurized Cylinders 12. 12. Addi Additi tion onal al Comm Commen ents ts/I /Ins nstr truc ucti tion ons s
Firewatch (name/emp#) ___________________ ________________________Signature _____Signature Job Supervisors Approval Date
Time
This form must be completed for all welding/cutting operations, which will be performed in non-designated welding areas. areas. Upon job completion, this form form shall be maintained in the field administrative office.