☛ 1. Remove all combustion material from the place of welding

☛ 2. Clear the work area and cover wooden floor with fire proof mats. ( Welding mechanic should be kept with in the visibility of the welders.

☛ 3. Erect fire resistance screen around the work

☛ 4. All welding cables should be fully insulted

☛ 5. All welding mics shall be double earthed

☛ 6. Welding area should be dry and free from water

☛ 7. Keep the fire extinguisher / sand really

☛ 8. Use leather hand gloves, goggles and helmets

☛ 9. Switch off the power when welding is stopped

☛ 10. Do not allow the helper to do welding

☛ 11. Do not shift he welding cable unless the electric power is switched off.

☛ 12. Do not allow the helper to carry the welding. Terminal of the welding cables should be provided 3-cable with lugs and kept tight.

☛ 13. Oxygen hose in black and Acetylene hose in red in color as per standard

☛ 14. NRV of the blow torches should be maintained properly avoid back fire

☛ 15. Welders should be trained properly

☛ 16. Cylinders should be stored in a cold dry place away bottom heat and direct sunlight.

☛ 17. Proper house keeping, good ventilation in the working area

☛ 18. Smoking should be avoided from welding area

☛ 19. Hose connection should be proper made

☛ 20. Barricade the work area and put a sign board

☛ 21. Rolling of cylinders should be avoided

☛ 22. Flash back arrestor should be attached in each cylinders

☛ 23. Any leakage of cylinder should be kept separately