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Welding stations
• All weld stations must have full 360˚ weld screen protection
to protect pedestrians from weld spark and arc flashes.
• All weld stations must have adequate fire extinguishers, fire
blanket, fire watch personnel and flame retardant clothing.
• The minimum fire watch after hot works is completed is 30
minutes.
• All weld stations must be kept clean and free from redundant
material to prevent fire hazards and trip hazards.
• Always check the area where you are carrying out hot works
2. Equipment • fire blankets.
to ensure no flammable material is in the vicinity. Where
combustibles can’t be removed they must be protected with
Clamp / secure the material you are welding. Ensure your
weld bench is at waist level.
•
A hot works permit is required for all welding activities.
•
Check all welding equipment before use, inspect for any
damage to hoses and connections.
• All gas cylinders must be secured to a suitable trolley.
• Full weld PPE must be worn when welding
• Corriboard is not a fire rated weld screen! Do not use it as a
fire screen.
8 Visual Standards | Feb. 2019
