Safety Flash
Oxygen and acetylene hose caught fire
Oxygen and acetylene hose caught fire
- IMCA
- Safety Flash
- IMCA SF 20/17
- Confined SpaceExplosionHazardous SubstancesHot Work and Fire
- Confined space hazardsFireHazardous substancesOxygen enrichment
- Hot work
- Hose
- Emergency responseIgnition source controlEnergy and process isolationVentilation
Summary
An oxygen/acetylene hose fire was stopped by interrupting the gas supply, with no injuries and slight material damage. The flash identifies oil contamination, sharp edges and potentially inadequate ventilation as possible contributors. It explains oxygen-enrichment hazards and outlines isolation, ignition-source removal, ventilation and leak repair when enrichment is suspected.
Classifications: Confined space hazards; confined-space hazards.
Classifications: Fire; fire safety.
Classifications: Hazardous substances; hazardous chemicals; chemical exposure.
Classifications: Oxygen enrichment; oxygen enriched atmosphere.
Classifications: Hot work; welding and cutting.
Classifications: Hose; flexible hose.
Classifications: Emergency response; emergency preparedness.
Classifications: Ignition source control; ignition prevention.
Classifications: Energy and process isolation; isolation; energy isolation.
Classifications: Ventilation; forced ventilation.
Summary
On investigating the source of smoke and flames that were noticed near their work location, workers discovered some oxygen and acetylene hoses on fire.
IMCA SF 20/17. Themes: confined space, explosion, hazardous substances, hot work and fire.