Whsmp · OPW16/0021

 Exposure to welding                     -    exposure to welding product fumes and atmospheres            WH&S Reg
  product fumes and                       -    mechanical and electrical hazards                             2011
                                                                                                             Chapter 6
  atmospheres                             -    UV radiation exposure
                                                                                                            VIC OHS Act
 Mechanical hazards                      -    fire and explosion                                            2004 Part 3
 Electrical hazards              5   Due to risk of fire or property damage a Hot Work Permit will         VIC OHS Reg   Subcontractor / Site
 Ultraviolet radiation               be required prior to any hot work on site. (Refer to checklist)        2007 Part     Manager
                                                                                                             5.1
  exposure                        4
 Fire and Explosion                  Flash back arresters will be fitted to all oxy-acetylene                             Subcontractor / Site
                                      equipment.                                                                           Manager
                                  5   Fires watch person will be used at any time where hot works                          Subcontractor / Site
                                      are carried out.                                                                     Manager
                                  5   A suitable fire extinguisher will be provided in close proximity                     Subcontractor / Site
                                      where welding/hot work processes are carried out on site.                            Manager
                                  5   Signs will be erected to indicate welding areas and associated                       Subcontractor / Site
                                      hazards.                                                                             Manager
                                  3   Where UV radiation is produced from welding activities                               Subcontractor / Site
                                      screens will be used to isolate welding activities and workers                       Manager
                                      who are not carrying out the welding will not be permitted in
                                      the welding area.
                                  4                                                                                        Subcontractor / Site
                                       Additional ventilation will be provided where required.
                                                                                                                           Manager
                                  5   Controls will be implemented to prevent hot slag, molten                             Subcontractor / Site
                                      metal or sparks falling between levels of the construction.                          Manager
                                  4   Catch mats or boards will be positioned so as to prevent hot                         Subcontractor / Site
                                      slag, molten metal or sparks falling between levels of the                           Manager
                                      construction.
                                  1   All materials that may be combustible or flammable (including                        Subcontractor / Site
                                      chemicals) will be removed from the hot work area before                             Manager
                                      work commences.
                                  5   Gas cylinders onsite will:                                                           Subcontractor / Site
                                       be stored vertically                                                               Manager
                                       be adequately restrained and secured against movement
                                       have full cylinders are segregated from empty cylinders
                                       have fuel gases are segregated from oxygen (e.g.
                                          acetylene and oxygen)
                                       have signage, such as “No Smoking or Naked Lights” is
                                          displayed where fuel gases are stored
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