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furnaces, electric lamps or irons insulation, air circulation. <br /> Check heating apparatus prior to <br /> leaving it unattended. <br /> WELDING AND CUTTING <br /> Welding and cutting will not be permitted in areas not authorized by management. <br /> If practical, welding and cutting operations shall be conducted in well-ventilated rooms with a fire-resistant floor. <br /> If this practice is not feasible, staff should ensure that the work areas have been surveyed for fire hazards; the <br /> necessary precautions taken to prevent fires; and that a hot permit is issued. This hot permit shall only <br /> encompass the area, item and time specified. <br /> If welding is to be performed over wooden or other combustible type floors, the floors will be swept clean, <br /> wetted down, and covered with either fire-retardant blankets, metal or other noncombustible coverings. <br /> Welding will not be permitted in or near areas containing flammable or combustible materials (liquids, <br /> vapors, or dusts). Welding will not be permitted in or near closed tanks that contain or have contained <br /> flammable liquids unless they have been thoroughly drained, purged and tested free from flammable <br /> gases or vapors. Welding shall not begin until all combustible materials have been removed at least 35 feet <br /> from the affected areas, or if unable to relocate, covered with a fire resistant covering. Openings in walls, <br /> floors, or ducts shall be covered if located within 35 feet of the intended work area. Welding will not be <br /> permitted on any closed containers. <br /> Fire extinguishers will be provided at each welding or cutting operation. A trained watcher will be stationed <br /> at all times during the operation and for at least 30 minutes following the completion of the operation. This <br /> person will assure that no stray sparks cause a fire and will immediately extinguish fires that do start. <br /> OPEN FLAMES <br /> No open flames will be permitted in or near spray booths or spray rooms. If indoor spray-painting work <br /> needs to be performed outside of standard spray-painting booths, adequate ventilation will be provided. All <br /> potential ignition sources will also be eliminated. <br /> Gasoline or alcohol torches shall be placed so that the flames are at least 18 inches away from wood <br /> surfaces. They will not be used in the presence of dusts, vapors, flammable combustible liquids, paper or <br /> similar materials. Torches shall never be left unattended while they are burning. <br /> The company has a specific policy regarding cigarette/cigar/pipe smoking in the workplace. Smoking and <br /> non-smoking areas will be clearly delineated with conspicuous signs. Rigid enforcement will be maintained <br /> at all times. The plan administrator will enforce observance of permissible and prohibited smoking areas for <br /> employees and outside visitors to the workplace. Fire-safe, metal containers will be provided where <br /> smoking is permitted. Non-smoking areas will be checked periodically for evidence of discarded smoking <br /> materials. <br /> 131Page <br />