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745 Welding, Cutting, and Brazing Safety
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Safe Welding Program

Purpose of the Program

Program Elements

An effective Welding, Cutting, and Brazing Safety Program should include the following elements:

  1. Written Plan
  2. Fire Prevention and Protection
  3. Protection of Personnel
  4. Health Protection and Ventilation
  5. Industrial Applications
  6. Selection and Use of Work Practices
  7. Training
  8. Welding Safety Checklist
  9. Definitions

Effective implementation of a safe welding program requires support from all levels of management within the company.

  • All affected employees should be familiar with the elements of the program.
  • The program should encompass all facilities, worksites, and projects, regardless of the size of the workforce or work schedules.
  • It should establish clear policies and objectives related to welding, cutting, brazing and soldering safety.

Knowledge Check Choose the best answer for the question.

8-1. Which element is part of a Welding, Cutting, and Brazing Safety Program?