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To provide the minimum requirements to prevent fire and, To protect our employees and company property.

To identify the potential welding hazards. To practice the general safety procedures in welding. To understand the importance of how to use the hot work permit system. To explain the different types of fire extinguishers and its uses. To perform how to use the fire extinguishers.
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A. WELDING SAFETY Introduction to Welding General Safety Practices Arc Welding Safety Gas Welding Safety

B. HOT WORK PERMIT

C. FIRE SAFETY AND FIRE EXTINGUISER
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WELDING EQUIPMENT
Arc Welding Machines Fusion Welding Machines Plasma Cutting Machines Resistance Welding Machines Solid-State Welding Machines Other Welding Machines

WELDING EQUIPMENT

ELECTRIC ARC WELDING OXY-ACETYLENE WELDING

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Welding Safety Program Guidelines

Determine
who is accountable for enforcement of welding operations

Hot work permit system Perform

a assessment equipment job of hazard welding

Welding Safety Program Guidelines

Special procedures for equipment used in welding process

Care of Cylinders Ventilation Systems Fire Prevention

Welding Safety Program Guidelines

Engineering controls
Administrative controls

Personal

protective

equipment inspection and maintenance

Equipment

Incident investigation
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General Safe Work Practices

Use a platform with toeboards when working from elevated surfaces Protect workers from stray sparks or slag in areas below elevated work surfaces

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General Safe Work Practices

Warn others of hot metal by marking work areas. Keep floor areas clear of electrodes and/or electrode stubs.

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General Safe Work Practices

Never
bare conductors, damaged regulators, torches, or electrode holders.
weld while standing on damp surfaces.

use

Never arc weld or resist

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General Safe Work Practices

Always keep fire extinguishers near areas where hot work is performed

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DESIGNATE A FIRE WATCH WHEN THESE CONDITIONS EXIST

Combustible material is within 35 feet of the point of operation. Combustibles are more than 35 feet away, but are easily ignited by sparks.

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DESIGNATE A FIRE WATCH WHEN THESE CONDITIONS EXIST

Wall or floor openings within a 35-foot radius expose combustible material in adjacent areas. Combustible materials opposite of walls or ceilings can be ignited by conduction or radiation.

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FIRE WATCHERS WILL

Have fire extinguishers readily available, and be trained in their use Be familiar with alarm systems and their operation in the event of a fire

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FIRE WATCHERS WILL

Watch for fires in all exposed areas. Only try to extinguish fires obviously within the capacity of the equipment.

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FIRE WATCHERS WILL

Stay in hot work areas for at least one half hour after hot work operations have ceased to detect and extinguish smoldering fires.

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WELDING SAFETY IN CONFINED SPACES

Before entry, test the work space for the following types of
hazards:

Flammability Combustibility Toxic fumes Slippery floor

surfaces

When and where applicable, wear respiratory protection

and a safety harness attached to a lifeline.

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WHEN HOT-WORK IN A CONFINED SPACE IS INTERRUPTED

Disconnect power to arc welding or cutting equipment Remove electrodes from holders Turn off torch valves Turn off gas supply to gas welding and cutting units at a point outside the space Remove the torch and hose from the confined space, if possible
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MAKE HOUSEKEEPING A PRIORITY

Keep welding areas free of combustible materials.

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MAKE HOUSEKEEPING A PRIORITY

Ensure proper storage of compressed gas cylinders

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Dont Take Shortcuts

Getting the job done safely is the first consideration. Always evaluate the job and implement appropriate safety precautions.

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