Fire Safety Officer Question:

Remove all combustion material from the place of welding

☛ Switch off the power when welding is stopped
☛ Erect fire blanket booth around the work
☛ All welding cables should be fully insulated
☛ Clear the work area and cover the wooden floor with fireproof blanket. (Welding mechanics should be kept within the visibility of the welders.
☛ All welding mics shall be double earthed
☛ Welding area should be dry and free from water
☛ Keep the fire extinguisher/sand nearly with Fire Watcher
☛ Use leather hand gloves, goggles, and helmets
☛ Do not allow the helper to do welding
☛ Do not shift the welding cable unless the electric power is switched off
☛ Terminal of the welding cables should be provided 3-cable with lugs and kept tight.
☛ Oxygen hose in black and Acetylene hose in red in color as per standard
☛ NRV of the blow torches should be maintained properly to avoid backfire
☛ Welders should be trained properly
☛ Cylinders should be stored in a cold dry place away from bottom heat and direct sunlight.
☛ Proper housekeeping, good ventilation in the working area
☛ Smoking should be avoided from the welding area
☛ Hose connection should be properly made
☛ Barricade the work area and put a signboard
☛ Rolling of cylinders should be avoided
☛ Flashback arrestor should be attached to each cylinder
☛ Any leakage of the cylinder should be kept separately.