Job hazard analysis: oxy-fuel cutting and heating
Cut or heat metal with a gas torch.
- 4 steps
- 5 PPE items
- Editable in Reldro
The job hazard analysis
PPE required: Hard hat, Safety glasses, Gloves, Safety boots, Respirator or mask
1. Store and secure cylinders
What could go wrong
Falling or leaking cylinders
How we control it
Chain cylinders upright. Keep oxygen and fuel gas apart as your rules require. Cap them when not in use.
2. Inspect the set
What could go wrong
Leaks and flashback
How we control it
Check hoses, regulators, and flashback arrestors. Test for leaks with an approved solution, never a flame.
3. Light and cut
What could go wrong
Burns and fire from sparks and slag
How we control it
Follow the maker's lighting steps. Clear combustibles, wear the right PPE, and keep a fire watch.
4. Shut down
What could go wrong
Gas left on; hot metal
How we control it
Close the cylinder valves, release the pressure, and coil the hoses. Mark hot metal.
- Never use oil or grease on oxygen fittings.
When to use it
Use it before every cutting job, and attach it to a hot work permit if your procedure requires one.
Review it with the crew before the work starts, change anything that doesn't match how you'll do the job, and update it when the method, the equipment, or the site changes.
Use this JHA in Reldro
- It arrives ready to edit, and your crew uses it on their phone, even without signal.
- Failed items become corrective actions with an owner and a due date.
- Every completed one is kept with the site, the date and who did it.
