Cutting Safety

Ø Using Gas Cylinders like Oxygen, Acetylene, LPG

Ø Color coding is important , three separate colors should be used in hoses for identification purpose

Ø Leaky cylinders should not be used

Ø Do not place cylinders under direct exposure of sunlight

Ø Do not use magnetic cranes to lift the cylinders- Use appropriate trolleys for transportation

Ø Cutting torch should be ignited by means of spark lighter, do not use match box

                                                     PPE’S

ü Cutting Goggles

ü Leather Gloves

ü Leather Aprons

Additional Safety Requirements

ü An important hazard in cutting is known as the “Back Fire” It was mainly due to leaks in hoses. “Flash Back Arrestor” must be used to avoid it, it is a non return valve and it avoids returning of flames which was caused by back fire.

ü A choke In cutter point may also induce Back fire in some cases

ü Place proper fire extinguishers !

                                 HAPPY LEARNING