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■ When working on lead, zinc, or other material that could generate harmful fumes, adequate ventilation and exhaust devices will be provided When ventilation is not practical or feasible, respiratory protection will be used ■ A qualified supervisor will inspect the work site before any use of welding or ' cutting equipment to ensure that all combustibles in the work area have been removed or otherwise protected from the welding or cutting work He or she will also assure that a current Hot Work Permit (see Attachment 3 in Appendix B of this Plan) is in effect at the designated job site 10 3 2 Arc Welding IN Frames of welding machines operated from electric power sources must be properly grounded ■ When welding, employees must wear adequate masks or hoods with proper eye protection, gloves, and leather aprons as minimum protection, these will be supplemented with hard hats, safety shoes, and other protective gear when warranted is All employees and passersby near the welding area will be protected from eye flash-burns by use of partitions, screens, or other appropriate methods ■ Welding cables, cords, and leads must be neatly secured so as not to cause tripping I ■ Electrode stubs will immediately be disposed of in a safe container 1033 Oxygen/Acetylene Welding and Cutting ■ The safety procedures for use of gas cylinders specified in Section 10 2 apply ■ Oxygen cylinders must be stored at least 20 feet away from those containing any fuel gas ■ Where stored inside, oxygen cylinders must be separated from those containing fuel gases by a 5-foot high, noncombustible barrier with a fire rating of at least one half hour, or they must be separated by a 20-foot distance ■ Acetylene must not be used for welding or cutting at pressures exceeding 15 psig ■ Acetylene cylinder valves will not be opened more than one full turn, and the wrench will be left on the valve stem so that the valve can be closed quickly if 1 necessary 10-7 REV 4192-EGI III re