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Module Lessons
Health and Safety and Industry Practices
Health and Safety Legislation Overview
Employer and Employee Duties
Risk Assessments
Method Statements & Permits
Identifying Hazards
Asbestos Awareness
Lead Safety
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Respiratory and Hearing Protection
Manual Handling
Emergency Response & First Aid
Electrical Safety on Site
Safe Isolation of Electricity
Bottled Gases
Oxyacetylene Equipment
Fire Safety
Working at Height (Ladders)
Scaffolds and MEWPs
Excavations and Confined Spaces
Lesson Overview
Oxyacetylene equipment combines oxygen and acetylene gas to produce high-temperature flames for lead welding and brazing. Safe assembly, correct pressure settings, and strict lighting and shutdown routines are vital to prevent fire, explosions, and cylinder damage.
Learning Objectives
Identify the properties, cylinder colours, and thread directions of oxygen and acetylene gas supplies.
Explain the function and inspection requirements of regulators, flashback arresters, and safety devices.
Describe the correct step-by-step procedures for assembling, purging, lighting, and shutting down oxyacetylene equipment.
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