BHARAT METAL CUTTING GAS ---DOS & DONTS Dos Only trained/experienced staff should carry out the

f should carry out the cutting job Visually examine all equipment and fittings before use Always use braided flexible hose (BIS MARK) Check hoses for cuts, cracks and other defects before use Wear the necessary personal protective equipment Check that there are no flammable substances nearby Use only flint guns or spark lighters to light the gas torch Lay out hoses properly to prevent coming into contact with heat sources Before starting work, check cylinder/hose for fitness and leakage In case of leakage, the regulator to be immediately shut off and to be started again only after certification by a competent person Secure all gas cylinders to prevent them from being knocked down and keep them at a safe distance from heat sources Ensure fire-fighting equipment is readily available for immediate use Bharat Metal Cutting Gas (BMCG) cylinder should always be kept in vertical upright with the valves uppermost position BMCG cylinders should always be fixed with safety cap when not in use BMCG cylinders should always be closed from the regulator when not in use BMCG cylinders should always be kept in ground level with proper cross ventilation In order to prevent the hazardous collection of gas, cylinders shall be placed away from culverts, depressions, entrances or openings leading to below ground level compartment and drains Always use standard industrial regulator Braided flexible hose length to be kept as short as possible and to be pressure tested / leak tested with soap solution every month Always light the cutting torch immediately after adjustment of oxygen & fuel ratio by crack opening the torch valves Always use right size of nozzle for a particular thickness of metal Always place the cylinders at a safe distance of at least 3 M from an electrical source

Donts Do not keep BMCG cylinder in a closed or confined space Do not place BMCG cylinders near heat source. Maintain a minimum distance of 15 mtrs from the heat source Do not place BMCG cylinders below ground level compartment or pit

Cylinders shall not be installed at a place where they are likely to cause an obstruction Cylinders shall not be installed at a place where they may be overheated for example, close to steam pipes, boilers, furnaces etc Do not keep hoses in twisted looped or kinked condition Do not expose hoses to any kind of external pressures Braided flexible hose shall not have any joints in between BMCG cylinders shall not be placed in such a position where conditions (such as falling of objects) likely to affect their safety Do not roll the cylinders on the ground, always move the cylinders on foot ring The cylinders shall not be rolled or dropped from a height Naked flames shall never be used for checking gas-tightness of the installations Do not remove the valve of your own Do not be a mechanic of your own, call mechanic/maintenance person if any problem arises BMCG CYLINDERS RECEIPT & STORAGE OF CYLINDERS

Dos All cylinders to be checked for leakage prior to receipt. The cylinders should be checked for weight to avoid over filled cylinders The cylinders should be stored vertically. The cylinders should always be kept in capped condition

Donts The cylinders should not be rolled on the ground The cylinders should not be kept near heat source The cylinder should not be kept very near power lines The cylinders should not be dropped while handling. Do not store more than 100 KG of BMCG together in unlicensed premises