#1032
Bad Practice
This image shows an example of an unsafe work practice.
Description:
Never avert your attention from hot work area while burning, cutting, or while holding a lit torch. Remove potentially combustible material from work area before conducting any hot work. A working fire extinguisher should always be readily available. Whenever there is a chance of fire, a fire watch should be assigned to watch out for fires and for a sufficient time after cutting and burning is completed to ensure that there is no fire hazard.
Hazard:
Fire and explosions
Trade:
Plumber/pipefitter
Other:
Eye injuries
Keywords:
brazing/fire, residential construction
Credit:
OSHA Training Institute, Southwest Education Center