Safety Checklist For Arc Welding & Gas Cutting

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Are you a trained worker for welding and gas cutting

Have you put on the correct personal protective equipment meant for welding

re the manifolds, gas regulators, hose and torches in good conditions?

Are the short-length / extension hose properly connected and according to colour coding

Are the hosts, joints and valves free from leakage?

Are the gas hoses properly arranged or suspended

Are the approved flash-back arrestor fitted to the gas outlet and inlet of the cutting torch?

Are the gas torch and gas hoses provided with valid inspection tags ?

Are you welding at the designated area meant for welding purposes

Is there a fire extinguisher nearby the welding location

Are you trained to operate the fire extinguisher

Did you conduct pre site survey to look out for possible nearby flammable substance or ignition source before you commence welding activities

 ‘spark-gun’ provided for the lighting of gas torch

Are the gas regulators set to correct pressure (for gas cylinders only)

Is the gas torch shut off before moving around

Is the gas turned off?

Is the supply valve securely closed

Are the torches and gas hoses disconnected form supply and removed out of the tanks?

Did you perform fire watch during the lst hour after welding activity completed to look out for possible smoldering smoke

Did you perform fire watch during the 3rd hour after welding activity completed to look out for possible smoldering smoke