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Document ID (ISN)60023
CIS number 93-708
Year 1990
Convention or series no. VBG 15
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 ProvinceGermany
Subject(s) Standards and directives with the force of law
Broad subject area(s) Industries and occupations
Browse category(ies) Welding and cutting
Metalworking industry