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Document ID (ISN)61287
CIS number 93-1911
ISSN - Serial title 0373-1944 - Travail et sécurité
Year 1992
Convention or series no. INRS ED 37
Author(s) Hée G., Lacoste-Labrit M.
Title Equipment for gas and plasma arc cutting - Air contamination control
Original title Machines de coupage thermique des métaux - Traitement de la pollution [in French]
Bibliographic information June 1992, No.501, p.403-306. Illus.
Abstract This practical guide discusses the safety problems connected with gas cutting and plasma arc cutting. Safety measures are given both to counter mechanical hazards and to deal with the control of air contamination. A table is presented to show the various risks, their causes and aggravating factors, as well as the corresponding preventive measures.
Descriptors (primary) gas cutting; France; gas welding and cutting; plasma arc welding and cutting; electric arc
Descriptors (secondary) local exhaust; data sheet; ventilation
Document type F - Information notes, codes of practice, standards
Country / State or ProvinceFrance
Subject(s) Machinery and tools
Broad subject area(s) Industries and occupations
Browse category(ies) Welding and cutting
Electricity