SAFE WORK PROCEDURES

GAS WELDING AND CUTTING

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS:
1.
Eye protection must be worn for all soldering, brazing, welding and cutting operations.
2.
Filters for brazing, welding and cutting operations must conform to AS/NZS 1338 Filters for Eye Protection.
3.
Gas cylinders must be stored and handled in safe manner (See Gas Cylinders Storage and Handling)
4.
All gas hoses are to be fitted with flash-back arrestors.
5.
Use only spark igniters or pilot flame to light welding and cutting torches do not use cigarette lighters.
6.
Always carry out welding and cutting operations in a well-ventilated area (where possible), but avoid strong draughts or windy conditions.
Task sequence
1. Soldering

Identified hazards in task

Spatter burns

2. Silver soldering

Spatter burns
Heat
Spatter burns
Heat

3. Brazing

4. Gas welding

Spatter burns
Heat

5. Oxy-cutting

Spatter burns
Heat

6. Plasma cutting

Spatter burns, heat

Noise

Key processes to be followed

Use soft flame to heat metal to temperature which will melt solder.
Use soldering flux or flux-cored solder to obtain good joint.
Silver solder generally is flux-coated.
Ensure good ventilation when silver soldering.
Higher temperature will result in greater glare tinted lenses recommended.
Powder flux can release harmful fumes provide good ventilation in area, or
if ventilation in area is not good, provide suitable respiratory protection.
Molten metal will spatter if flame pops tinted lenses or face shield
necessary.
Body protection (e.g., leather apron) recommended.
Molten metal will be sprayed from cut area ensure that precautions are
taken to reduce risk of fire keep area clear of combustible material.
Depending on the type of work, leather clothing (jacket, apron, spats, etc.)
may be required for cutting operations.
Welding goggles or face shield with appropriate filters must be worn.
Plasma cutting will produce hazardous noise levels.
Restrict entry to persons actually involved in plasma cutting operation.

Precautions / PPE required

Wear eye and hand protection.
Provide good ventilation in area.
Wear eye and hand protection.
Provide good ventilation in area.
Wear eye and hand protection.
Dust mask should be worn. Leather
apron recommended.
Wear gas welding goggles.
Wear hand protection.
Leather apron should be worn.
Wear welding goggles or face shield,
hand & body protection.
Type 1 footwear should be worn.
Wear eye, hearing, hand and body
protection.
Type 1 footwear should be worn.

PRECAUTIONS:
Relevant safety signs for
required PPE should be
displayed in areas where gas
welding or cutting
operations are carried out.

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