Oxy-Acetylene Safety

1. 5th and 8th Mr. Luper Oxy-Acetylene Safety

2. Cylinder Safety • Keep the cylinders upright at all times • In storage • On carts • Keep cylinders secured • Mark cylinders when empty • Write EMPTY • Write MT

3. Cylinder Safety • Replace cylinder cap • Always when not in use • When transporting • Be safe when opening valves • Open slowly • Do not open acetylene more than half a turn • Only ¼ - ½ a turn is necessary

4. Cylinder Safety • Never hit the cylinders • Do not roll cylinders along the ground • Never use a cylinder as a ground when welding

5. Regulator Safety • Never swap regulators • Oxygen belongs to oxygen • Acetylene belongs to acetylene • NEVER exceed 15 psi on acetylene • Too much pressure is dangerous

6. Regulator Safety • When installing regulators • Never tighten too much • Remember acetylene is reverse threads • Keep at 45 degree angle • Always relieve bleed pressure off when finished with torch • Close Valve • Bleed the hoses • Always back adjusting screw off

7. Oxy-Acetylene Hose Safety • When attaching hoses • Clean hoses by blowing them out • Remove access dust on exterior • Prevent sparks and heat • Make sure that the hoses and cylinder are out of the path of sparks • Never apply straight heat to either

8. Hose Safety • Testing for leaks • Use soapy water • NEVER us a Flame or Lighter • Do NOT attempt to repair leaky hoses • Tape of any sort is not proper repair • Hoses are best to be replaced

9. General Safety • Oxy-Acetylene Goggles • Used for cutting only • Not to be used for welding • Do not use the pressure from the torch to dust off • Gases can ignite your clothing • Use the proper tools • Only use a Spark Light to ignite the torch

10. General Safety • Always be in a well vented area • Never use where there is no air movement • Oil is not to be used for lubrication • Reactions can cause conbustion