Welding & Cutting - Do's & Dont's

Welding & Cutting - Do's

2. Protect other workers from flashes. Barricade the area. Place caution signages.

3. Have an adequate suitable fire extinguisher readily available.

4. Provide fire watch for the entire duration of work.

5. Remove combustible materials from the vicinity of cutting and welding operations.

6. Secure all connections, couplings, and fittings on your rig.

7. Inspect equipment before use by the competent person. Ensure the welding machine have the earthing connection.

8. Contain sparks and slag created by welding or burning operations.

9. Protect welding leads and burning hoses by covering or suspending.

10. Store gas cylinders upright with the valve end up.

11. Separate oxygen and acetylene in storage by 20 feet or a five-foot, half-hour rated fire wall.

12. Clear debris from work area after work is completed.

1. Cut or weld in an area with oily rags, dust, or other combustible material nearby.

2. Weld in an area unless other workers have a welding screen to protect them from the welding arc.

3. Transport bottles with gauges installed.

4. Use worn cable.

5. Use worn hoses.

6. Wear clothes made of synthetic fabrics.

7. Assist anyone cutting or welding unless you are wearing eye protection.

8. Leave your area of work without notifying others of the burn hazard.

9. Work in an area that is not grounded.

10. Weld or cut hot tanks or pipes without proper precautions.

11. Run welding leads and burning hoses through doorways.

12. Attempt to transfer compressed gas from one cylinder to another.

13. Use valve protection caps to lift cylinders.