Hot Works & Use of Gas

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Hot Works & Use of Gas

The full provisions of the McLaughlin & Harvey Gas Policy must be complied with.

Avoid the use of acetylene as far as possible – where this must be used, advise the site management team accordingly.

All gas cylinder are to be stored in secure lockable proprietary cages at designated areas when not in use.

All gas welding cylinders bottles must be transported on vertical wheeled trolleys, secured with a chain.

When carrying out any hot works activities the contractor should obtain a hot works permit and have it displayed in the area where the work is being carried out or on their person.