Safety Flash
Proper care of oxy-acetylene cutting and welding equipment
Proper care of oxy-acetylene cutting and welding equipment
- IMCA
- Safety Flash
- IMCA SF 21/16
- ExplosionHot Work and FireInspection and MaintenancePressure Systems
- ExplosionFirePressure systems
- Hot workInspection and maintenance
- Gas cylinderHoseValve
- Fire protectionOperating and work proceduresPre-use checksPreventive maintenance
Summary
This safety flash addresses fires involving deteriorated hoses and flashbacks in oxy-acetylene equipment. It explains reverse-flow hazards and distinguishes non-return valves from flashback arresters. Precautions cover lighting, purging, gas pressures, leak detection, hose fittings and pre-use inspection, including checks on third-party equipment and cylinder storage.
Classifications: Explosion; explosive atmospheres.
Classifications: Fire; fire safety.
Classifications: Pressure systems; stored pressure; pressurised systems; pressurized systems.
Classifications: Hot work; welding and cutting.
Classifications: Inspection and maintenance; asset inspection; equipment maintenance.
Classifications: Gas cylinder; compressed gas bottle; gas cylinders.
Classifications: Hose; flexible hose.
Classifications: Valve; valves.
Classifications: Fire protection; fire suppression; fire detection.
Classifications: Operating and work procedures.
Classifications: Pre-use checks; pre-use inspection.
Classifications: Preventive maintenance; preventative maintenance; planned maintenance.
Summary
The guidance covers preventing flashbacks, leaks and fires through correct oxy-acetylene equipment selection, inspection and maintenance.
IMCA SF 21/16. Themes: explosion, hot work and fire, inspection and maintenance, pressure systems.