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radius of 35 feet (10 meters) around the work area.
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or block all open doorways, windows,
cracks, and other openings.
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Provide adequate ventilation in work areas
to prevent accumulation of such substances.
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a fire watch, equipped with a fire extinguisher,
during the cutting process and for at least one
half hour after the cutting is completed.
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Clean and purge containers before applying heat.
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Such preventive Safety measures reduce the
risk of starting the welder accidentally.
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or energizing welders that have the
switch on invites accidents.
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for operations different from those intended
could result in a hazardous situation.
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are caused by poorly maintained welders.
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the Safety of the welder is maintained.
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