Course Content - With Reference to British Compressed Gasses Association (B C G A) Revised Code of Practice CP7 (1994) on the safe use of Oxy-Acetylene equipment. Health & Safety Executive INDG 297: Safety in Gas Welding & Cutting. HSE Safety Booklet No: 50 Welding and Flame Cutting using Compressed Gases.
Course Details
- Reference to the Health & Safety at Work Act.
- Safety precautions. Fire and explosion hazards. Safety data sheets.
- Main safety features for Oxy-acetylene trolley.
- Detailed explanation of all component parts used for O/A equipment.
- Purpose of Flash Back Arrestors/Cut off valves and operation of Gauges.
- Safety Notice –Acetylene cylinders in fires & Data tables.
- Short safety film.
Duration - Approximately 5 hours depending upon practical requirements.
Student Participation
- Assembly of equipment.
- Lighting up and closing down procedure.
- Cutting/Welding practice as required on 6mm thick plate.
- Cover all safety precautions as required.
Certification - Certificate issued on Course completion.
Location - Classroom type accommodation for technology transfer and workshop facilities for the practical session.
Duration - Approximately 4 hours depending upon practical requirements.
Dates - To suit your Work schedule.
Numbers - Ideal 4-6 persons for practical sessions.
Costs – Price on application - includes Course Booklet, Safety Data Sheets and Course Certification with ID.
Travel expenses at £0.45p per mile. (Minimum number 4)
It is a requirement of the Health & Safety at Work Regulations that all persons who use oxy-fuel gas equipment have adequate training in: the safe use of the equipment; the precautions to be taken; the use of fire extinguishers; the means of escape, raising the fire alarm and calling the fire brigade.