Safe Work Procedures - Manitoba Heavy Construction Association
Safe Work Procedures - Manitoba Heavy Construction Association
Safe Work Procedures - Manitoba Heavy Construction Association
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<strong>Safe</strong> <strong>Work</strong> ProcedureChanging Oxygen/Acetylene TanksFacility: Written By: Approved By: Date Created Date of Last Revision:Hazards Present: PPE or Devices Required: Additional Training Required:ExplosionSteel toed bootsMuscle strainFace ShieldBurns Hard hat Operator trainingHand protection<strong>Safe</strong> <strong>Work</strong> Procedure:1 Close valves on tanks2 Press torch handle to disperse oxygen and acetylene3 Disconnect hoses4 Remove empty cylinders5 Replace with full cylinders6 Connect holding strap7 Reconnect hoses8 Open valves slowly9 Check for leaks with soap solution10 Ensure pressure gauges are set at the proper pressure11 Ensure oxygen and acetylene flow freely when turned onIf an emergency situation occurs while conducting this task, or there is an equipment malfunction, engagethe emergency stop and follow the lock out procedureREPORT ANY HAZARDOUS SITUATIONS TO YOUR SUPERVISORGuidance Documents/Standards:This <strong>Safe</strong> <strong>Work</strong> Procedure will be reviewed any timethe task, equipment or materials change and at aMB <strong>Work</strong>place <strong>Safe</strong>ty & Health Act & Regulations: minimum of every three years6 Personal Protective Equipment8 Musculoskeletal Injury Reviewed By <strong>Work</strong>er Rep/WSH Committee:19.10 Compressed Gas Equipment35 WHMISDate:
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