The purpose of this presentation is to teach adult students the proper procedure for handling Oxy-Acetylene equipment

Welcome to the ADULT WELDER COMBINATION PROGRAM Washington County Skill Center

GENERAL SAFETY RULES Always wear the proper clothing and equipment which includes: Gloves Gloves Non-flammable coat Non-flammable coat No. 5 shaded safety glasses No. 5 shaded safety glasses Leather shoes Leather shoes

SAFETY RULES THE HANDLING OF OXYGEN & ACETYLENE CYLINDERS Be sure the cylinder is securely fastened so it can- not fall Be sure the cylinder is securely fastened so it can- not fall Use no oil or grease around oxygen. When mixed it may cause a violent explosion Use no oil or grease around oxygen. When mixed it may cause a violent explosion Do not force connections Do not force connections Do not use pipefitting compounds on any equipment or connections Do not use pipefitting compounds on any equipment or connections

Never operate equipment without instruction on its use Never operate equipment without instruction on its use Never work with defective equipment Never work with defective equipment Avoid breathing fumes when welding painted objects Avoid breathing fumes when welding painted objects Know the location of fire extinguishers and how to use them Know the location of fire extinguishers and how to use them Report all burns Report all burns

Some factors which contribute to accidents: Poor lighting Poor lighting Improper electric outlets Improper electric outlets Poor maintenance of equipment Poor maintenance of equipment Damaged equipment Damaged equipment Horseplay Horseplay Slippery, dirty floors Slippery, dirty floors Inadequate instruction Inadequate instruction

Remember! SAFETY FIRST