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CISDOC database
Document ID (ISN) | 60023 |
CIS number |
93-708 |
Year |
1990 |
Convention or series no. |
VBG 15
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Author(s) |
Hauptverband der gewerblichen Berufsgenossenschaften |
Title |
Welding, cutting and similar operations [Germany] |
Original title |
Schweissen, Schneiden und verwandte Arbeitsverfahren [in German] |
Bibliographic information |
Carl Heymanns Verlag KG, Luxemburger Strasse 449, D-W-5000 Köln 41, Germany, Apr. 1990. 31 + 48p. Illus. |
Abstract |
Revised version of these safety regulations (updating document abstracted under CIS 78-1119) applying to welding, cutting, brazing, heating, hardening, metallising and other metalworking processes involving the use of gas/oxygen or gas/compressed air mixtures, to similar processes using electric power, and to thermit welding. General provisions respecting minimum age for admission to employment, employment of women, personal protective equipment, ventilation, work in confined spaces, fire and explosion hazards, hazardous work in or on tanks. Special provisions concerning gas and oxygen installations and gas welding, arc welding materials and operations, safe working methods for resistance welding, welding under water or in compressed air, and safety measures for thermit welding. Annex: information sheet on the prevention of acetylene container explosions, more detailed rules for application of the regulations, and comments. |
Descriptors (primary) |
Germany (Federal Republic of); welding and cutting; metalworking industry; heat treatment |
Descriptors (secondary) |
acetylene; fire hazards; work in confined spaces; gas welding and cutting; explosion hazards; oxygen; ventilation; personal protective equipment; women; safe working methods; directive; age limit |
Document type |
A - Laws, regulations, directives |
Country / State or Province | Germany |
Subject(s) |
Standards and directives with the force of law
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Broad subject area(s) |
Industries and occupations
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Browse category(ies) |
Welding and cutting Metalworking industry
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