Safety in welding, cutting, and allied processes

1.1 Objective

1.1.1
This Standard provides minimum requirements and recommendations to protect persons who work in an environment affected by welding, cutting, and allied processes from illness and injury and to prevent damage to property arising from the installation, operation, and maintenance of equipment used in these processes.

1.1.2
This Standard specifies the elements of a welding health and safety program (see Clause 4) that are necessary to implement the requirements and recommendations specified in this Standard.

1.2 Applicability

1.2.1
This Standard applies to all personnel working in an environment affected by welding, cutting, and allied processes.

1.2.2
The requirements of this Standard apply to the processes illustrated in the Master chart of welding and allied processes (see Figures A.1 and A.2).

Note: One should consult the authority having jurisdiction, together with this Standard, to ensure compliance to mandatory legislative requirements.

1.3 Exclusions
This Standard does not apply to
(a) the design or manufacture of welding or safety equipment; and
(b) storage, use, and handling of natural gas and propane in accordance with CSA B149.1 and CSA B149.2.