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Oxyacetylene Safety and Eye Protection

Eye protection is essential when using an oxyacetylene torch, requiring a #4 to #6 grade filter due to harmful ultraviolet light. Precautions include proper storage of gas cylinders, avoiding oil and grease near oxygen, and using soapy water for leak checks. Safety measures also emphasize the importance of not using a flame for thawing or checking leaks.

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Oxyacetylene Safety and Eye Protection

Eye protection is essential when using an oxyacetylene torch, requiring a #4 to #6 grade filter due to harmful ultraviolet light. Precautions include proper storage of gas cylinders, avoiding oil and grease near oxygen, and using soapy water for leak checks. Safety measures also emphasize the importance of not using a flame for thawing or checking leaks.

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Eye Protection

Safety requires that a #4 to #6 grade filter be

Used whenever using an oxyacetylene torch. The

Flame radiates ultraviolet light that can damage

Eyesight. Even UV-rated sunglasses are not suffi-

Cient protection.

Oxyacetylene Precautions

Take the following precautions when working with

Oxyacetylene:

N Store oxygen and acetylene upright in a well-

Ventilated, fireproof room.

N Protect cylinders from snow, ice, and direct

Sunshine.
N Remember that oil and grease may ignite spon-

Taneously in the presence of oxygen.

N Never use oxygen in place of compressed air.

N Avoid bumping and dropping cylinders.

N Keep cylinders away from electrical equipment

Where there is a danger of arcing.

N Never lubricate the regulator, gauge, cylinder,

And hose fittings with oil or grease.

N Blow out cylinder fittings before connecting

Regulators: make sure the gas jet is directed

Away from equipment and other people.

N Use soapy water to check for leaks: NEVER use

A flame to check for leaks.


N Thaw frozen spindle valves with warm water:

NEVER use a flame..

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