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Guidance

Welding, flame cutting and allied processes

Guidance on the potential hazards involved in welding, flame cutting and allied processes and precautions to be taken. It covers design, construction and provision of equipment; handling and storage of gas cylinders; personal protective equipment; operating procedures; fire precautions; examination and testing of equipment; and special hazards and precautions in the use of fuel gases and oxygen.

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Welding, flame cutting and allied processes from Health and Safety Executive
Document type
Guidance
Date published
1997
Last updated
2009
Published by
Health and Safety Executive

Regulatory topics

  • Welding
  • Flame cutting
  • Gas cylinders
  • Fire
  • Maintenance

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