THERMACUT EX-TRACK - Safety in the Workplace

EX-TRACK
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Operator Manual, Revision T-116
6. Oxy fuel cutting, ensure that the nozzle is correctly seated and tightened so as not to damage
the seat/sealing area and prevent “Flashbacks” to the system.
 • Whenxinganozzletothetorch,usetwowrenchestoavoiddamagetothetorch. 
Over tightening the nozzle will result in the nozzle overheating during the cutting
process, making the nozzle more difficult to remove.
 • Damagetothetaperofthenozzlecancause“Flashbacks”.
7. An appropriate method of gas leak detection should be used to check the torch, hoses,
connectors, vales and regulators, a suitable “Flashback Arrestor” should be fitted to reduce
the risk of fire or explosion.
DANGER! DO NOT use oil or grease products on the Oxygen hose/torch/valve/regulator or
connections, spontaneous combustion can cause a fire and lead to an explosion. To prevent
any risk of cross contamination, it is advisable NOT to permit the use of oil or grease on any
of the Oxy fuel supply or delivery components.
8. Check the following prior to igniting the Oxy fuel torch: Ensure that the torch is correctly
seated and fixed in to the torch mount. The appropriate Personal Protective Equipment is to
be worn/used. Check the work area for obstacles, hazardous/flammable materials. Check that
the input and output gas pressures are correct and suitable for the job in hand
9. Appropriate Personal Protective Equipment is to be worn/used when handling the torch,
nozzle, idler wheel locking device, allow adequate time for the system to cool down after
cutting.
1.2.7. Safety in the workplace
1. Use of the cutting processes will produce but not be limited to the following: Sparks, molten
metal, high temperatures, thermal radiation, combustible gases, dust, noise, electric arc light,
electromagnetic radiation. Serious injury can arise from failure to wear/use the appropriate
Personal Protective Equipment during the cutting process. Flammable/highly combustible
gasses are used in the Oxy fuel cutting process, exercise caution, gas leaks or misuse of the
system could result in a fire, explosion and serious injury. Misuse of the cutting system may
cause catastrophic failure of the equipment, resulting in explosive gas leaks/electric shock/
burn injury.
2. The work area should be equipped with the most suitable fire extinguishing equipment,
ensure that the correct extinguishing process is used for fire caused by but not limited
to: gas leaks, electrical fault or hot metal, not all fire extinguishing equipment is suited to
extinguishing all fire types.
3. Implement strict adherence to the relative gas use regulations, cylinder storage, equipment
pressure/condition checks, flashback arrestor checks etc.
4. Keep the work area free from flammable/combustible material. Use of the cutting processes
will produce but not be limited to the following: Sparks, molten metal, high temperatures,
combustible gases, dust, fume extraction should be used in the work area, and this is in
addition to the operator wearing/using Personal Protective Equipment.
5. Prior to starting the cutting process, the operator is to ensure that only authorized personnel
are in the work area.