Safety Flash
US BSEE: Welding and burning hazards
US BSEE: Welding and burning hazards
- IMCA
- Safety Flash
- IMCA SF 10/24
- Competence and TrainingControl of WorkHot Work and FirePermit to Work
- Fire
- Hot work
- Competence and trainingFire protectionJob safety analysisOperational supervision
Summary
This flash summarises BSEE inspection findings on welding and burning hazards at Gulf of Mexico production and well-operation sites. It describes potential fires, including suspected slag penetration beneath living quarters, and highlights flammable materials, inadequate training and conflicting fire-watch duties. Recommendations address protective barriers, competence, supervision and pre-job discussions.
Classifications: Fire; fire safety.
Classifications: Hot work; welding and cutting.
Classifications: Competence and training; competency assurance; safety training.
Classifications: Fire protection; fire suppression; fire detection.
Classifications: Job safety analysis; JSA; job hazard analysis; JHA.
Classifications: Operational supervision.
Summary
The US Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) has published a Safety Alert on welding and burning hazards.
IMCA SF 10/24. Themes: competence and training, control of work, hot work and fire, permit to work.