Scribd
Upload
109 views1 page

Cold Cutting Safety Procedures in Alberta

This document provides a safe work procedure for cold cutting piping. It outlines 9 steps workers must take to minimize risks when cold cutting a line, such as ensuring barricades and warnings are in place, the line is secured and supported, proper cutting position and tools are used, and product seepage is contained. Supervisors are responsible for training workers on protection requirements. The information is intended for general use but not a definitive guide to regulations.

Uploaded by

eankibo
Copyright
© Attribution Non-Commercial (BY-NC)
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
109 views1 page

Cold Cutting Safety Procedures in Alberta

This document provides a safe work procedure for cold cutting piping. It outlines 9 steps workers must take to minimize risks when cold cutting a line, such as ensuring barricades and warnings are in place, the line is secured and supported, proper cutting position and tools are used, and product seepage is contained. Supervisors are responsible for training workers on protection requirements. The information is intended for general use but not a definitive guide to regulations.

Uploaded by

eankibo
Copyright
© Attribution Non-Commercial (BY-NC)
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
  • Safe Work Practice

Alberta Construction Safety Association

SAFE WORK PRACTICE


Cold Cutting Plant Piping Protecting workers from injuries associated with cold cutting process When required to cold cut a line, necessary steps must be taken to minimize risk to personnel and environment. Safe work procedure PROTECTIVE Ground disturbance process MECHANISMS Environmental legislation PPE ERP (Emergency response plan ) MSDS WHMIS As per safe work procedure SELECTION Environmental legislation AND USE Supervisors are responsible to facilitate and/or provide proper SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITY instruction to their workers on protection requirements and training Hazard assessment 1. Ensure barricades and warning signs in place. WORKER RESPONSIBILITY 2. Ensure line is secured and properly supported. 3. Ensure proper body position for cutting. 4. Ensure proper cold cutter is utilized. 5. Contain product seepage. 6. Ensure pipe segment is removed from area. 7. Ensure to remove sharp edges as soon as pipe segment is taken out. 8. Protector caps or plastic thread protectors to be utilized. 9. Ensure adequate method for plugging line based on site specific work process and product. TITLE GENERAL APPLICATION
* The information presented in this publication is intended for general use and may not apply to every circumstance. It is not a definitive guide to government regulations and does not relieve persons using this publication from their responsibilities under applicable legislation. The Alberta Construction Safety Association does not guarantee the accuracy of, nor assume liability for, the information presented here. Individual counselling and advice are available from the Association.

SWP00059-1/1

You might also like