Fully charged and operable fire extinguishers, appropriate for the type of possible fire, shall be available at the work area. Contractors are responsible to furnish appropriate fire extinguishers during the project. Where welding or cutting is done in close proximity to a sprinkler head, a wet rag shall be laid over the head and then removed at the conclusion of the welding or cutting operation. Nearby personnel shall be suitably protected against heat, sparks, slag, etc. Detectors cannot be covered with gloves, tape, plastic, etc. without prior approval of UT Houston Physical Safety.
Adequate ventilation depends upon the following factors.
Volume and configuration of space in which operations occur. Number and type of operations generating contaminants. Allowable levels of specific toxic or flammable contaminants being generated. Location of the welder and other person s breathing zones in relation to the contaminants or sources. Natural ventilation is acceptable for welding, cutting, and related processes where the necessary precautions have been taken to keep the welder s breathing zone away from the welding or brazing plume.