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['Welding and Cutting']
['Welding and Cutting']
10/29/2025
FAQ
My employees perform welding, cutting, and brazing activities. Whenever welding, cutting, or brazing occurs, what precautions should employees involved in the operation take prevent fires, explosions, or personal injuries from welding hazards.
Whenever working welding or working around welding and other hot work, in addition to having a hot work permit, employees should know:
- The name and job title of the person responsible for safety in welding operations.
- The job hazards associated with welding such as: hazards from fumes and gases, radiation hazards, fire hazards, noise hazards, and electrical hazards.
- Any special procedures for the equipment being used, such as care of compressed gas cylinders, the use of ventilation, and fire prevention methods.
- The use of engineering controls, such as flash screens and fire blankets.
- The necessary personal protective equipment required for the work being done.
Everyone involved in the operation must take precautions to prevent fires, explosions, or personal injuries.
['Welding and Cutting']
['Welding and Cutting']
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