Checklist : Acetylene Generators for Welding

1

Is ample space provided around the generator for operation and maintenance?

2

Are generators placed where water will not freeze, and is the use of sodium chloride to prevent freezing prohibited?

3

Are portable generators located at a safe distance from the welding position?

4

Are the walls, floors, and roofs of outside generator houses constructed of non-combustible materials?

5

Are exit doors readily accessible in case of emergency?

6

Are generators installed inside buildings enclosed in a separate room?

7

Are the walls, partitions, floors, and ceilings of inside generator rooms of non-combustible construction with a fire-resistance rating of at least one hour?

8

Are generator rooms or buildings well ventilated with vents located at floor and ceiling levels>

9

Do generator rooms or buildings have natural light during daylight hours or artificial light restricted to electric lamps installed in a fixed position>

10

Are operating instructions posted in a conspicuous place near the generator or available for ready reference?

11

Is the generator room electrically wired in accordance with (hazardous locations)?

12

Do you ensure that the water-carbide residue mixture drained from the generator is not discharged into sewer pipes or stored in areas near open flames?

13

Do you ensure that calcium carbide is kept in metal packages strong enough to prevent rupture?

14

Are the packages marked “Calcium Carbide – Dangerous If Not Kept Dry”?

15

Do you ensure that the calcium carbide stored indoors does not exceed 600 pounds and that the storage area is dry, waterproof and well ventilated?

16

Are carbide containers that are stored outside periodically examined for conditions that could affect water or air tightness?

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Checklist : Acetylene Generators for Welding

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Sr	Check Item	Done
1	Is ample space provided around the generator for operation and maintenance?
2	Are generators placed where water will not freeze, and is the use of sodium chloride to prevent freezing prohibited?
3	Are portable generators located at a safe distance from the welding position?
4	Are the walls, floors, and roofs of outside generator houses constructed of non-combustible materials?
5	Are exit doors readily accessible in case of emergency?
6	Are generators installed inside buildings enclosed in a separate room?
7	Are the walls, partitions, floors, and ceilings of inside generator rooms of non-combustible construction with a fire-resistance rating of at least one hour?
8	Are generator rooms or buildings well ventilated with vents located at floor and ceiling levels>
9	Do generator rooms or buildings have natural light during daylight hours or artificial light restricted to electric lamps installed in a fixed position>
10	Are operating instructions posted in a conspicuous place near the generator or available for ready reference?
11	Is the generator room electrically wired in accordance with (hazardous locations)?
12	Do you ensure that the water-carbide residue mixture drained from the generator is not discharged into sewer pipes or stored in areas near open flames?
13	Do you ensure that calcium carbide is kept in metal packages strong enough to prevent rupture?
14	Are the packages marked “Calcium Carbide – Dangerous If Not Kept Dry”?
15	Do you ensure that the calcium carbide stored indoors does not exceed 600 pounds and that the storage area is dry, waterproof and well ventilated?
16	Are carbide containers that are stored outside periodically examined for conditions that could affect water or air tightness?