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The Gas Welding and Cutting Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Poor ventilation
- Inadequate lighting
- 2. Equipment Inspection
- Damaged hoses
- Faulty regulators
- 3. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Inadequate PPE
- Incorrect sizing
- 4. Setting Up Workspace
- Trip and fall hazards
- Poor housekeeping
- 5. Testing Equipment Connections
- Gas leaks
- Ineffective flame arrestors
- 6. Lighting the Torch
- Backfire
- Flashback
- 7. Adjusting Gas Pressure
- Incorrect pressure settings
- Excessive gas usage
- 8. Proper Welding/Cutting Techniques
- Improper joint alignment
- Slag inclusions
- 9. Handling of Cylinders
- Falls due to poor handling
- Damaged cylinder valves
- 10. Monitoring Work Area
- Airborne contaminants
- Noise exposure
- 11. Storing Equipment & Materials
- Unsecured cylinders
- Improper storage procedures
- 12. Emergency Procedures
- Lack of response plans
- Inadequate fire extinguisher access