Hot Work and Welding Safety
Hot Work and Welding Safety
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Contractor Guidelines for Hot Work
Purpose and Requirements
Hot work has a significant impact on University operations such as fires, explosions, indoor air quality issues, incidental alarms, occupant disruptions. The following guidance document establishes requirements for contractors conducting hot work on campus grounds. Contractors are required to ensure compliance with applicable federal, state and local regulations as well as any specific requirements that are set in place by Cornell University. Some of these requirements include:
Hot Work Toolbox Talk
Hot Work
When you weld, cut or grind, the potential for accidents is significant, so it's crucial to be cautious. Wear your personal protective equipment (PPE), and follow the established safety rules.
Flashback Arrestor Toolbox Talk
Preventing Welding Flashback
Oxy-acetylene torches have been used for many years for cutting, welding, brazing, and heating of metals. The equipment used today is safe, but every year, hundreds of employees are injured or die as a result of improper use. Knowledge and precautions can prevent fires and violent explosions.