Method Statement - RAMS ARC-MMA-Stick, MIG or TIG welding Deon van Rooyen t/a All Metal Welding Services www.AllMetalWeldingServices.co.uk Mob: 07745 775 212 Tel: 0333 666 3213
Site Address: Contractor: Work Description: ARC/MMA/Stick, MIG or TIG onsite welding Equipment to be used: Full PPE to worn at all times. Fire extinguishers will be in place. Welding Curtains to be used where necessary. Deon van Rooyen ECITB – 9129390298 Expires 28/09/2020 Health and Safety certificate – SAFETY PASSPORT – ECITB _______________________________________________ Important Note This document is a general risk assessment for welding works. This risk assessment should be reviewed fully by those persons engaged in welding operations and in the event that it is not sufficient to control the risk posed by the work in question then the user should include additional risk control measures and more specific information on the welding work in Part B below or the user can complete a new risk assessment.
Introduction
Depending on the type of welding used, hazards can include exposures to metal fumes and to ultraviolet (UV) radiation; include burns, eye damage, fire, the hazards associated with the use of compressed gases, electrical shock, cuts, manual handling injuries and crushed toes and fingers. *ARC – MMA - Stick Welding* Arc welding is a process which uses the concentrated heat of an electric arc to join metal by fusion of the parent metal and the addition of metal to joint usually provided by a consumable electrode. Either direct or alternating current may be used for the arc, depending upon the material to be welded and the electrode used. *MIG Welding* MIG welding is a process in which a continuous and consumable wire electrode and a shielding gas are fed through a welding torch/gun. *TIG Welding* TIG welding is an arc welding process that uses a tungsten electrode to produce the weld. The weld area is protected from atmospheric contamination by a shielding gas (usually an inert gas such as argon), and a filler metal welding rod is normally but not always use.

Persons at Risk Users of welding equipment and all persons working in the immediate vicinity are at risk if the equipment fails or safe working procedures are not followed.
Date of Assessment			Completed By
Risk Assessment	Probability Rating		Outcome Rating	Risk Rating
	Likely		Harmful	Moderate Risk
Measures Required to Reduce Risk
*General Welding Safety Guidelines* 1. Only approved experienced and trained staff may engage in welding operations. 2. All welding equipment must only be used as per the manufacturer’s instructions. 3. Welding equipment must be serviced by a competent person. Manufacturer’s suggested intervals. 4. Welding equipment must be visually inspected before each use and damaged units reported to the laboratory manager / supervisor. Damaged welding equipment must not be used until they have been examined by a competent person. Pay particular attention to gas lines and electrical cables. 5. Always assess the immediate working area before starting any work. Remove all combustible materials within the immediate work area, if this is not possible, then cover same with a fire blanket. Whenever possible, welding should take place in a dedicated welding booth. 6. Place ‘welding in progress’ signs beside work area, before starting any welding process outside of a dedicated welding booth. 7. A fire extinguisher and fire blanket must always be available to the welder. 8. When welding, the proper personal protective equipment must be used (see below). Users of such equipment must inspect it before use to ensure that it is not damaged in any way that would reduce its effectiveness. 9. When welding in a confined, difficult or dangerous location, check that there is adequate ventilation. Do not weld galvanised or coated materials in enclosed areas without good ventilation. (Fumes are harmful and could be contagious) 10. Always consider the need for a post welding fire watch, especially when work has been carried out outside of a dedicated welding booth. 11. Don’t weld material that has been degreased with solvents, unless it’s totally dry and area is well ventilated 12. There must be sufficient space around the working area to allow the operator a free range of movement. 13. There must be sufficient light to see the piece being worked clearly. 14. Never leave active welding equipment unattended. 15. Keep the floor of the working area free of oil and grease. 16. Ensure that proper manual handling techniques are employed when manipulating work pieces and welding equipment *Electrical ARC-MMA-Stick, MIG or TIG Welding* 1. Always ensure that the power supply is maintained in an appropriate condition and that all live cables are suitable protected. Units which are damaged in any way must not be used as they represent a significant shock risk. Refer to UCD Risk Assessment UCDA19 Electricity (General) for details on electrical safety in the workplace. 2. An appropriate face shield must always be worn. 3. All exposed skin should be covered when ARC-MMA-Stick, MIG or TIG welding. 4. A suitable flame-retardant apron or boiler suit must always be worn. 5. Purpose made welding gloves must always be worn. 6. Ensure that there are no nearby bystanders as they may be exposed to UV light. Always consider the use of welding curtains. 7. If using a high frequency AC power source do not allow any person with a pacemaker to come within 2m of the unit or the weld site. 8. All equipment must be properly earthed and insulated. Units with damaged insulation must not be used and must be removed from service. 9. All cables and connections must be in good condition and securely attached. 10. When welding in wet conditions, leads and couplings must be kept dry. 11. When welding in wet or damp conditions an insulation mat must be used. 12. Only approved cable couplings must be used. 13. Electricity supply must be 110v from a transformer through a 32 amp socket. If 110v not available then 240v can be used through using a protection RCD plug. 14. Primary leads should be armoured and be as short as possible. 15. Do not use shielding gases (Argon) in poorly ventilated areas. *Working in Confined Spaces* I will always have someone on watch to monitor any hazards or incidences which may occur. Provision will be made for adequate ventilation and lighting in the working area. *Escape Plan* The area of work will be assessed and an adequate and safe plan will be worked out prior to work commencing for in the event of any accidents occurring to have a safe escape route to safety. Gathering points will be discussed beforehand in the event of an emergency evacuation. *First Aid* Provisions for first aid will be in place in the event of any accidents occurring *Fire Extinguishers* Fire extinguishers will be ready at hand in the event of any fires breaking out
Residual risk *(when all control measures have been implemented)*	Probability Rating		Outcome Rating	Risk Rating
	Unlikely		Harmful	Acceptable Risk
Residual risk acceptable	Yes	Revision History

Oxy Acetylene gas cutting Method Statement/RAMS Deon van Rooyen t/a All Metal Welding Services AllMetalWeldingServices.co.uk Mob: 07745 775 212 Tel: 0333 666 3213
Site Address: Contractor: Work Description: Oxy Acetylene gas cutting Equipment to be used: Oxy Acetylene gas cutting equipment Full PPE to worn at all times. Fire extinguishers will be in place. Welding Curtains to be used where necessary. Deon van Rooyen ECITB – 9129390298 Expires 28/09/2020 Health and Safety certificate – SAFETY PASSPORT – ECITB _______________________________________________ Important Note This document is a general risk assessment for welding works. This risk assessment should be reviewed fully by those persons engaged in welding operations and in the event that it is not sufficient to control the risk posed by the work in question then the user should include additional risk control measures and more specific information on the welding work in Part B below or the user can complete a new risk assessment.
Introduction
Depending on the type of welding used, hazards can include exposures to metal fumes and to ultraviolet (UV) radiation; include burns, eye damage, fire, the hazards associated with the use of compressed gases, electrical shock, cuts, manual handling injuries and crushed toes and fingers.
Persons at Risk
Users of Oxy Acetylene cutting equipment and all persons working in the immediate vicinity are at risk if the equipment fails or safe working procedures are not followed.
Date of Assessment				Completed By
Risk Assessment		Probability Rating		Outcome Rating	Risk Rating
		Likely		Harmful	Moderate Risk
Measures Required to Reduce Risk
*General Oxy Acetylene Safety Guidelines* 1. Only approved experienced and trained staff may engage in Oxy Acetylene cutting operations. 2. All Oxy Acetylene cutting equipment must only be used as per the manufacturer’s instructions. 3. Welding Oxy Acetylene cutting equipment must be serviced by a competent person as per the manufacturer’s suggested intervals. 4. Oxy Acetylene cutting equipment must be visually inspected before each use and damaged units reported to the laboratory manager / supervisor. Damaged Oxy Acetylene cutting equipment must not be used until they have been examined by a competent person. Pay particular attention to gas lines. 5. Always assess the immediate working area before starting any work. Remove all combustible materials within the immediate work area, if this is not possible, then cover same with a fire blanket. Whenever possible Oxy Acetylene cutting should take place in a dedicated welding booth. 6. Place ‘Oxy Acetylene cutting in progress’ signs beside work area, before starting any Oxy Acetylene cutting process outside of a dedicated welding booth. 7. A fire extinguisher and fire blanket must always be available to the Oxy Acetylene cutting operator. 8. When Oxy Acetylene cutting, the proper personal protective equipment must be used (see below). Users of such equipment must inspect it before use to ensure that it is not damaged in any way that would reduce its effectiveness. 9. When Oxy Acetylene cutting in a confined, difficult or dangerous location, check that there is adequate ventilation. Do not cut galvanised or coated materials in enclosed areas without good ventilation. (Fumes are harmful or toxic) 10. Always consider the need for a post Oxy Acetylene cutting fire watch, especially when work has been carried out outside of a dedicated welding booth. 11. Do not perform Oxy Acetylene cutting of material that has been degreased with solvents, unless it is absolutely dry and the area is well ventilated. 12. There must be sufficient space around the working area in order to allow the operator a free range of movement. 13. There must be sufficient light to see the piece being worked clearly. 14. Never leave active Oxy Acetylene cutting equipment unattended. 15. Keep the floor of the working area free of oil and grease. 16. Ensure that proper manual handling techniques are employed when manipulating work pieces and welding equipment *Oxy - Acetylene Cutting* 1. Always ensure that cylinders are kept upright and are stored in a suitable trolley or are chained to a wall. 2. When not in use the cylinder valves must always be closed 3. When a cylinder is empty, the valve must be closed immediately, and the hose disconnected. 4. If acetylene cylinders have been allowed to lie flat, then they must be allowed to stand and settle in an upright position for a minimum of one hour before being used. Failure to do this may result in liquid acetone being ejected from the cylinder which is a significant fire risk. 5. Always ensure that gas lines have properly fitted flash back arrestors. 6. Users should be aware that gas lines, especially the acetylene line, will degrade over time and may harden and crack. Regular checks of gas lines along their entire length must be made. 7. Where possible do not allow gas lines to be forced into shape, they should be allowed to hang freely without any force being applied to them. 8. Oxygen cylinders, lines, valves and connections must be completely clean of grease, oil or detergent – never use material such as these to affect a join on an oxygen line, this is a significant explosion risk. 9. Hose joins must be made using proper couplings. 10. All hoses must be of the correct bore size, pressure rating, length and colour coding: Blue – Oxygen; Red - Acetylene and other fuel gases; Black - Inert and non-combustible gases – Orange - L.P.G. 11. The Oxy Acetylene cutting plant system should be checked, on a regular basis, under pressure for leaks, using an approved leak detection solution. DO NOT USE detergent for oxygen leak testing. 12. Hoses of sufficient length must be used, to allow cylinders to be positioned safely away from flying sparks and hot metal. 13. Hoses must be laid out in such away, that they are not subject to damage or will present a tripping hazard to other people 14. A cylinder key must be left in the valve of the acetylene cylinder during welding or cutting operations. 15. If clothing becomes impregnated with oxygen, ventilate them by walking in fresh (open) air for at least 15 minutes, --- AVOID ALL SOURCES OF IGNITION. 16. Cutting goggles must be worn at all times to protect the eyes against glare and flying sparks. 17. A suitable flame-retardant apron or boiler suit must be worn at all times. 18. Purpose made welding gloves must be worn at all times. *Working in Confined Spaces* I will at all times have someone on watch to monitor any hazards or incidences which may occur. Provision will be made for adequate ventilation and lighting in the working area. *Escape Plan* The area of work will be assessed and an adequate and safe plan will be worked out prior to work commencing for in the event of any accidents occurring to have a safe escape route to safety. Gathering points will be discussed beforehand in the event of an emergency evacuation. *First Aid* Provisions for first aid will be in place in the event of any accidents occurring *Fire Extinguishers* Fire extinguishers will be ready at hand in the event of any fires breaking out
Residual risk *(when all control measures have been implemented)*		Probability Rating		Outcome Rating	Risk Rating
		Unlikely		Harmful	Acceptable Risk
Residual risk acceptable		Yes	Revision History
Part B: Additional Information
Oxy Acetylene cutting Details	Details of Use

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I offer mobile on-site welding services in Cambridge - London and surrounding areas. I have worked as a sub contractor for numerous construction companies in and around London and Cambridgeshire areas.

Experienced, proficient on site mobile welder. I have over 34 years of welding experience (I started back in 1972 at technical college learning the basics of arc welding) working on construction sites erecting/welding steel structures, to basic welding work. I have all the latest inverter technology welding equipment from MIG and TIG welders to arc/stick welder (dual voltage 110 - 240 volt machines to comply with health and safety regulations on building sites) to oxy acetylene cutting torch. I also have a current IPAF or PAL - Powered Access License. Types; 3a 3b. (Cherry picker operator license.) I have full public liability insurance cover. See proof and details of cover below. I am based just outside Cambridge but work mostly in London. I cover other surrounding locations within an 80 mile radius from Cambridge.