Program Elements
Training
All employees involved in welding operations must receive comprehensive training on:
- Welding safety procedures and OSHA regulations
- Proper use of PPE and fire prevention methods
- Emergency response and first-aid procedures for burns and injuries
- Recognizing and mitigating hazards such as electrical shocks, toxic fumes, and radiation
Training for workers performing gas welding and cutting includes the following topics:
Only trained workers should operate welding and cutting equipment.
- Transporting, moving, and storing compressed gas cylinders
- In-plant handling, storage, and utilization of compressed gases in cylinders, portable tanks, rail tank cars, or motor vehicle cargo tanks. This training should include:
- Regulations and standards applicable to compressed gases in containers
- General safe handling rules for compressed gas containers
- Safe handling and storage rules for compressed gas by hazard class
- Precautions for tank cars, cargo, and portable tanks
- Security issues and procedures
For more information see NIST Compressed Gas Safety
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