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Oxy-Acetylene Welding

SOP · SOP-60004

  • Version 4

The Oxy-Acetylene Welding Safe Operating Procedure (SOP) gives comprehensive guidance on using oxy-acetylene equipment, so workers are well prepared to handle tasks while minimising risks.

It identifies the hazards (noise, gas under pressure, hazardous fumes, welding flash, fire and explosion, manual handling and poor housekeeping), the PPE to wear and the training operators need, with a pre-operational inspection and maintenance procedures.

A step-by-step operation covers setting the pressure, lighting up, shutting off and completion, and a training and induction register records each worker's training.

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Oxy-Acetylene Welding

SOPVersion 4

Acronyms

  • LOTO – Lockout/Tagout.

  • PPE - Personal Protective Equipment.

  • SDS - Safety Data Sheets.

  • SOP - Safe Operating Procedure.

Hazards

What can cause harm?

  • Noise

  • Gas under pressure

  • Hazardous fumes

  • Welding flash

  • Fire/explosion

  • Manual handling

  • Poor housekeeping

Personal protective equipment

  • Foot Protection
  • Face Protection
  • Eye Protection
  • Protective Clothing
  • Hand Protection
  • Hearing Protection

Pre-operational inspection

Follow the pre-operational checklist in the manufacturer’s operational manual

Equipment

  • Check gas lines and gas cylinders for cracking loose fittings, cuts, and abrasions

  • Keep oil and grease away from oxygen valve connections, hoses, and gauges

Metals to be worked on

  • Are free of rust inhibitors, paints degreasers or other coatings to avoid hazardous fumes and gases

Gas cylinders – check

5 more sections, from Precautions to Employee training and induction register

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What it covers

9 sections

  1. Hazards
  2. Personal protective equipment
  3. Pre-operational inspection
  4. Precautions
  5. Operation
  6. Manual handling
  7. Maintenance
  8. Employee training and induction register

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