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511 EM 385-1-1 Chapters 9-15
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10-7. Minimum Plan Requirements.

Housekeeping Plan for Welding and Related Operations

A written Housekeeping Plan is required for all welding, cutting, brazing, or heating operations that involve toxic materials. The plan should include the following:

  • Detail activities, their frequency, type, and volume.
  • Identify potential hazards, implement control measures, and establish a maintenance and housekeeping routine.
  • Assign roles and responsibilities to personnel, ensuring proper documentation of their qualifications and training.
  • Methods to monitor and ensure strict adherence to the housekeeping plan.

Knowledge Check Choose the best answer for the question.

10-5. A written housekeeping plan is required for all welding and related operations involving _____.

10-7. Minimum Plan Requirements.