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    The document discusses safety precautions for gas welding and cutting. It covers proper handling, transportation, and storage of fuel cylinders, as well as use of regulators and protective devices. The presentation emphasizes safety as the top priority, providing numerous safety tips such as keeping equipment free of flammables, using ventilation and protection, and not taking shortcuts. Fire prevention is critical, as fires can occur during cutting operations.

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    The document discusses safety precautions for gas welding and cutting. It covers proper handling, transportation, and storage of fuel cylinders, as well as use of regulators and protective devices. The presentation emphasizes safety as the top priority, providing numerous safety tips such as keeping equipment free of flammables, using ventilation and protection, and not taking shortcuts. Fire prevention is critical, as fires can occur during cutting operations.

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    Presented

    by

    M.Gnanasekaran
    Objectives
    GAS WELDING and CUTTING
    Handling of Gas
    cylinders
    Handling of Gas cylinders
    Transporting of Gas
    Cylinders
    Lifting of Cylinders
    Storage of Fuel Cylinders
    Storage of Fuel Cylinders
    Handling and using Regulators
    Basic Rules for
    Oxyacetylene Welding
    Basic Rules (cont.)
    Safety in Gas cutting
    Safety in Gas cutting
    Protective Devices
    Acetylene Gas
    SAFETY PRECAUTIONS…
    SAFETY PRECAUTIONS…
    SAFETY PRECAUTIONS…
    SAFETY PRECAUTIONS…
    SAFETY PRECAUTIONS…
    SAFETY PRECAUTIONS…
    SAFETY PRECAUTIONS…

     When not in use or


    work is completed:
     Close valve
     Bleed lines of
    pressure
    SAFETY PRECAUTIONS…
    SAFETY PRECAUTIONS…
    SAFETY PRECAUTIONS…
    SAFETY PRECAUTIONS…
    Never use Matches and Cigarette
    Lighters
    Clothing
    FLASH-BACK AND BACK-FIRE
    ARRESTER
    FLASH-BACK ARRESTER
    BACK-FIRE ARRESTER
    PRECAUTION
    1. If flashback occurs, immediately turn off the O2,
    then the acetylene, and allow unit to cool

    2. Always work in a well ventilated area

    3. Always light the acetylene first

    4. Oxygen cylinders must be opened

    5. Never use matches or cigarette lighter

    6. Use the proper regulator for each specific gas

    7. Keep regulators free of oil, grease and other


    flammable substances
    PRECAUTION…

    Oxygen regulator exploding


    PRECAUTION…
    Fire Extinguishers
    Fire Prevention
    Fire Prevention
    Ventilation and Protection
    Ventilation and Protection
    Ventilation and
    Protection
    REMEMBER…

    Safety is Job # 1
    Don’t Take Shortcuts

    43
    Why do fires often occur during a
    cutting operation?
    ATTENTION !
    Make Housekeeping
    a Priority

    47
    General Safety Tips…

    Keep regulators free of oil, grease and other


    flammable substances
    Check valves stop reverse gas flow, they do not act
    as a fire stop
    Never starve a tip, this can cause a flashback
    Always keep cylinders in an upright position
    Never stand in front or behind a regulator when
    opening the cylinder valve
    Do not open acetylene valve more than 1 1/2 turns
    Always make sure area is safe and flammable free
    Quiz
    Quiz (cont.)
    Quiz Answers
    Quiz Answers (cont.)
    Thank You For Attending!

    THANK YOU

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