Heavy Cutting Safety Standards

Heavy cutting needs more than a torch

Industrial torch cutting can involve heat, smoke, sparks, lead, cadmium, zinc, chromium and other exposures depending on the material and environment. Proper procedures reduce risk and improve consistency.

Program areas to control

• Respiratory protection and fit testing
• Blood monitoring where applicable
• Fire watch and hot work controls
• Burn area layout and equipment separation
• Gas, consumable and equipment procedures
• Operator training and production standards