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According to Alberta OHS and CCOHS guidelines, when an oxy-fuel cutting torch is not in use for an extended period (e.g., during a lunch break), what is the correct procedure for ensuring safety?
For extended periods of non-use, safety protocols require closing the torch valves, bleeding the gas from the hoses by opening the torch valves momentarily (the
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Question: According to Alberta OHS and CCOHS guidelines, when an oxy-fuel cutting torch is not in use for an extended period (e.g., during a lunch break), what is the correct procedure for ensuring safety?
Answer options:
- Close the torch valves and hang the torch. ✅ Close the torch valves, bleed the hoses, and close the cylinder valves.
- Close only the cylinder valves, leaving the torch valves open.
- Just turn off the main regulator adjustments.
Correct answer: Close the torch valves, bleed the hoses, and close the cylinder valves.
Explanation: For extended periods of non-use, safety protocols require closing the torch valves, bleeding the gas from the hoses by opening the torch valves momentarily (then re-closing), and finally closing the cylinder valves to depressurize the system and prevent leaks or accidental activation.
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