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© Copyright – Safety Point, Corp. – Materials developed for TGSV Enterprises, Inc. Welding/Cutting/Grinding (Hand) General Rules:  Obey all signs posted in the welding area.  Do not leave oily rags, paper or other combustible materials in the welding, cutting or brazing area. Oxyacetylene Welding:  Do not use oxygen cylinders in areas where oils or any combustible liquids, such as diesel fuel or motor fuel, are present.  Turn the valve on the torch clockwise to turn off the gas before putting down the welding or cutting torch.  Never allow pressure to remain in the hoses overnight: 1. Turn the valve knobs, located at the base of the torch handle, clockwise to close the valves. 2. Turn the valve knobs on the oxygen and acetylene cylinders to close the valves on these cylinders . 3. Reduce the pressure on the regular diaphragms by pulling back on the T -handles, out from the regulator, until the T-handle turns easily; do not completely back the T -handles out from the regulator. 4. Turn the valve knobs at the base of the torch counter-clockwise to open the valves; leave the valves open for only two seconds, then turn the valve knobs clockwise to close the valves again. If you do not observe a drop in pressure on the regulator gages, repeat steps.  Do not transport cylinders in a horizontal position.  Use the red hose for gas fuel and the green hose for oxygen.  Do not use worn or cracked hoses.  Do not use oil, grease, or other lubricants on the regulator.  "Blow Out" hoses before attaching the torch.  "Blow Out" the cylinder valve before attaching or reattaching a hose to the cylinder.  Do not use a cigarette lighter to ignite torches; use friction lighters only.  Do not change electrodes using your bare hands; use the dry, rubber gloves.  "Bleed" oxygen and fuel lines at the end of the work shift.  Use the welding cart that has a safety chain or cable when transporting cylinders used for welding.  Remember always to follow the “Fire Watch Procedures”. Electric Arc Welding:  Use the welding screen to shield other ei1Jployees from flying slag and intense light.  Wear a welding helmet with filter plates and lenses, welding gloves, a long sleeve shirt, and long pants.  Do not perform welding tasks wearing wet gloves. , Do not change electrodes with bare hands; use dry welders gloves.  Do not use the welding apparatus if the power cord is cut, frayed, split, or otherwise visibly damaged or modified.  Remember always to follow the “Fire Watch Procedures”.