The purpose of this presentation is The purpose of this presentation is to teach adult students the proper to teach adult students the proper

procedure for handling procedure for handling Oxy-Acetylene equipmentOxy-Acetylene equipment

Welcome to theWelcome to the

ADULT WELDER ADULT WELDER COMBINATION PROGRAMCOMBINATION PROGRAM

Washington County Skill CenterWashington County Skill Center

GENERAL SAFETY RULESGENERAL SAFETY RULES

Always wear the Always wear the proper clothing and proper clothing and equipment which equipment which includes:includes:

• GlovesGloves

• Non-flammable coatNon-flammable coat

• No. 5 shaded safety No. 5 shaded safety glasses glasses

• Leather shoesLeather shoes

SAFETY RULESSAFETY RULESTHE HANDLING OF OXYGEN & THE HANDLING OF OXYGEN &

ACETYLENE CYLINDERSACETYLENE CYLINDERS

• Be sure the cylinder is Be sure the cylinder is securely fastened so it can-securely fastened so it can-not fallnot fall

• Use no oil or grease around Use no oil or grease around oxygen. When mixed it may oxygen. When mixed it may cause a violent explosioncause a violent explosion

• Do not force connectionsDo not force connections

• Do not use pipefitting Do not use pipefitting compounds on any compounds on any equipment or connectionsequipment or connections

Never operate equipment without Never operate equipment without instruction on its useinstruction on its use

Never work with defective equipmentNever work with defective equipment Avoid breathing fumes when welding Avoid breathing fumes when welding

painted objectspainted objects Know the location of fire extinguishers Know the location of fire extinguishers

and how to use themand how to use them Report all burnsReport all burns

Some factors which contribute to Some factors which contribute to accidents:accidents:

Poor lightingPoor lighting Improper electric outletsImproper electric outlets Poor maintenance of equipmentPoor maintenance of equipment Damaged equipmentDamaged equipment HorseplayHorseplay Slippery, dirty floorsSlippery, dirty floors Inadequate instructionInadequate instruction

Remember!Remember! SAFETY FIRSTSAFETY FIRST