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NL · Occupational Health and Safety Regulations (workplace standards) · Article 453 · clause 453 · NLR 5/12

PART XXI WELDING, BURNING AND CUTTING OPERATIONS — Burning and welding

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(1) Burning, welding or other hot work shall not be done in an area where there is a likelihood of the presence of flammable substances until

453(a)

tests have been done to ensure that work may be safely performed; and

453(b)

suitable procedures have been adopted to ensure that all existing or potential sources of ignition have been eliminated or effectively controlled.

453(2)

Where testing procedures are used, tests shall be conducted at intervals to ensure the continuing safety of workers.

453(3)

Burning, welding or cutting shall not be done where there is a danger of extreme heat coming into contact with a concrete surface unless that surface is protected from the source of heat.

453(4)

Suitable safety devices to prevent reverse gas flow and to arrest a flashback shall be installed according to the manufacturer's instructions on each hose in an oxygen system between the torch and the regulator.

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