{"id":103628,"date":"2023-12-03T12:41:43","date_gmt":"2023-12-03T11:41:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/staging.express.fr\/non-categorise\/guide-to-safe-usage-of-gas-torches-on-construction-sites\/"},"modified":"2026-02-11T14:38:26","modified_gmt":"2026-02-11T13:38:26","slug":"guide-to-safe-usage-of-gas-torches-on-construction-sites","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging.express.fr\/en\/pro-tips\/welding-brazing\/guide-to-safe-usage-of-gas-torches-on-construction-sites\/","title":{"rendered":"Guide to safe usage of gas torches on construction sites"},"content":{"rendered":"\nWorking with gas torches<\/a> on a building site requires compliance with safety standards. The following are the essential precautions to be taken when working on a building site.\n

1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Preparing the site for the use of gas torches<\/h2>\nAll combustible materials or those likely to cause a fire or explosion must be kept away from workstations: grease, oil, sawdust, shavings, rags, etc. Exercise caution to avoid greasing or lubricating components used in torches, particularly those connected to the oxygen circuit, such as cylinder taps, fittings, valves, etc. If the room where the welding takes place is not naturally ventilated, provide artificial ventilation.\n\nIn addition, no work should be undertaken in a tank, pipe or pit without first checking its former contents, which may contain remnants of flammable products. Gas cylinders must be securely fixed and should not be moved during work.\n\nDo not use acetylene cylinders stored lying down. An alarm system and fire-fighting equipment must be available as close as possible to the site, including a water spray extinguisher and an extinguisher appropriate for the products in the immediate environment.\n\nThe personnel present in the building must be trained in the use of these extinguishers. Other trades working on the site must be informed of the scheduled times for torch usage to prevent interference between potentially conflicting activities.\n\nAt the end of the working day, a two-hour supervision is recommended to ensure that there is no risk of fire.\n\nChecking the condition and tightness of torches\n

2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The good condition of the torches must be guaranteed at the start of the site, but they must also be checked regularly, throughout the construction of the building.<\/h2>\nYou should : check that the connecting joints are watertight ;\n