Torch cutting using gloves and eye protection, individual is not using a face shield to protect from blow back, sparks.

A fire extinguisher should be readily available. Positive means should be made to confine sparks and slag. A worker should be assigned as a fire watch during and for a sufficient time afterwards to ensure that there is no possibility of fire.
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Bad Practice
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Description:

Torch cutting using gloves and eye protection, individual is not using a face shield to protect from blow back, sparks. A fire extinguisher should be readily available. Positive means should be made to confine sparks and slag. A worker should be assigned as a fire watch during and for a sufficient time afterwards to ensure that there is no possibility of fire.

Injury & Illness Prevention: PPE
Trade: Welder

Credit:

NIOSH/John Rekus



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