053-5 Wyo. Code R. § 5-11

Current through April 27, 2019

Section 5-11 - Safety Procedures for Welding, Cutting and Brazing

(a) Welding, cutting and brazing shall not be done in the presence of explosive gas or fumes, or near combustible materials, except when performed in compliance with 1910.252 (d) of the Wyoming Occupational Health and Safety 1910-General Rules and Regulations.

(b) Proper protective hoods and glasses shall be worn by the welder.

(c) Fire extinguishers shall be provided for welding operations as required by Chapter 4, Section 6.(i). of these rules and regulations.

(d) Compressed gas cylinders shall be stored in a well protected, well ventilated location, at least 20 feet from combustible materials. Cylinders should be stored in definitely assigned places away from elevators, stairs or gangways. Assigned storage spaces shall be located where cylinders will not be knocked over or damaged by passing or falling objects, or subject to tampering by unauthorized persons. Cylinders shall not be kept in unventilated enclosures, such as lockers and cupboards.

(i) Cylinders shall be secured in an upright position;

(ii) Cylinders should be separated in storage as to full and empty cylinders and shall be separated as contents, either by a distance of 20 feet or by a non-combustible barrier at least five feet (5') high having a fire-resistance rating of at least one-half hour;

(iii) Cylinders shall be handled carefully to prevent dropping;

(iv) Cylinders shall be transported with gauges removed and caps in place, except cylinders in use on welding trucks or carts in the work area.

(e) Oxygen cylinders, and all attachments thereto, shall be kept free of all grease and oil and other hydrocarbons.

053-5 Wyo. Code R. § 5-11