Welding and Cutting. 18.26.1 Fuel gas cylinders (oxygen/acetylene/LP gas, etc.) must be stored in their upright positions with Caps in place and secured when not in use. Oxygen and fuel gas cylinders must be kept a minimum of 20-feet apart or stored in an approved storage unit. 18.26.2 Oxygen/acetylene cylinders can be extremely dangers and shall be transported, used and stored in approved carts only. Approved carts consist of a noncombustible barrier at least 5-feet high between oxygen/acetylene cylinders which meets a fire-resistance rating of at least ½-hour. Oxygen/acetylene cylinders not in approved carts will be required to meet the storage requirements of OSHA. Always keep bottles shielded or at a safe distance from welding or cutting operations. 18.26.3 Gauges, gauge covers, valves, hoses and other torch set components will be inspected prior to each use. All defective components will be corrected prior to use of the assembly. 18.26.4 Gauges shall be removed and caps in place when transported in mobile equipment (i.e. trucks, cranes, forklifts, etc.). 18.26.5 Flashback arrestors will be required for all torches between torch head and hose assembly. Projects covered under EM 385 shall have flashback arrestors and reverse flow check valves installed. 18.26.6 Cutting torches shall be lit with strikers, do not use a cigarette or butane lighter.
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Samples: Master Agreement for Construction Management Services, Master Agreement for Construction Management Services, Master Agreement
