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Compressed Gases
Compressed gases are covered in WAC 296-24-Part K, but are an integral part of welding, cutting, and brazing Compressed gas hazards Gases used for cutting, brazing, and shielding the weld Refer to another ESD 101 program titled Compressed Gases.
Cylinder Inspection
Most compressed gas cylinders must be periodically tested/ recertified (DOT) All cylinders contain markings/ symbols that indicate certification status
Specific Gases
Several of the gases have specific WISHA standards These gases include acetylene, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrous oxide, ammonia, and LPG
Hot work permit should be used to ensure that all fire hazards are controlled Use of fire watch 1/2 hour after operation
ceases
Fire extinguishers must be charged/available Never weld in the presence of explosive atmospheres Do not weld on used drums, barrels, tanks, or other containers Test potentially explosive containers for flammable atmospheres Shut off cylinder valves when they are not in use
Protection of Personnel
Keep working surfaces clean and unobstructed Wear eye protection Use safety glasses under welding
hood
Protective clothing must be used per WAC 296-800-160 Welding in confined spaces Machines located outside of
space Other confined space precautions apply (1910.146)
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Oxygen-Fuel Welding
WAC 296-24-68221 Acetylene
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Never lift cylinders by the service valve or valve protection (use slings, net, etc.) Keys, handles, hand wheels must be present Use proper regulator Open acetylene valve no more than 11/2 turns
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Protective Devices
Pressure relief valves Backflow preventer Fuel gas hosered (sometimes black) Oxygen hosegreen Hose protection required Pressure-reducing regulators
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Arc Welding
Electric current fuses parent metal and welding rod Indispensable in metal working Used for carbon and alloy steels and nonferrous metals
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Shielding
Air must be kept away from weld area Shielding protects the integrity of the weld joint Flux or gas mixture is used as a shield
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Welding Process Shielded metal arc Gas metal arc Gas Tungsten arc Torch brazing Gas welding
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Quiz
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Fuel cylinders must be stored at least ____ feet from combustibles. Shielding is a process used to protect the eyes from welding fume. True or False Three physical welding hazards are ___________ radiation, infrared radiation and intense visible light. You should not use oxygen as a substitute for air. True or False As long as they are secure, fuel cylinders can be stored on their side. True or False
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Quiz (cont.)
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Gas Metal Arc Welding is also known as _____________ welding. 7. Exposure to zinc fumes may cause metal fume fever. True or False 8. Cylinder inspection requirements are regulated by the Department of__________. 9. Acetylene has a very narrow flammable range. True or False 10. Backflow prevention should be provided for oxygen cylinders. True or False
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Quiz Answers
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Fuel cylinders must be stored at least 20 feet from combustibles. False. Shielding is a process used to keep air away from the weld. Three physical welding hazards are ultraviolet radiation, infrared radiation, and intense visible light. True. You should not use oxygen as a substitute for air. False. Fuel cylinders must always be stored upright.
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9. False. Acetylene has a very wide flammable range. 10. True. Backflow prevention should be provided for
all oxygen cylinders.
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