Safety code for welding and cutting: storage and use of acetylene cylinders and oxygen cylinders

Welding and cutting is a dangerous job, and strict safety regulations must be observed. This paper will introduce the storage and use specifications of acetylene cylinders and oxygen cylinders to ensure the safety of welding and cutting operations.

Storage spacing and use distance

To ensure safety, the storage distance between acetylene cylinder and oxygen cylinder shall not be less than 2m, and the distance between acetylene cylinder and oxygen cylinder shall not be less than 5m. At the same time, they must be at least 10 meters away from the fire source.

Use certificate

Welders must pass the exam and obtain a certificate of competency. Certified welders can only carry out welding work in projects that have passed the examination and within the approved scope.

Safety fittings

Safety accessories on welding and cutting equipment such as oxygen cylinders and acetylene cylinders must be kept intact and effective, otherwise they cannot be used.

Stacking distance

The stacking distance between dangerous goods shall not be less than10m, and the stacking distance between dangerous goods and inflammable and explosive goods shall not be less than 30m.

Safety fire prevention

Welding and cutting operations on the construction site must meet the requirements of safety and fire prevention, so as to ensure the safety of welding and cutting operations.