Safe use of compressed gases in welding, flame cutting and allied processes
Health and Safety: Guidance Booklets 139
Document Status
Current
Supplement
Core Supplement
Series
Health and Safety: Guidance Booklets
Abstract
Focuses on the safer use of compressed gases when they are employed in gas welding, flame cutting and related processes.
History
Supersedes HSG139 'Safe use of compressed gases in welding, flame cutting and allied processes' (HSE, 1997). First published in 1997. Reprinted in 2001, 2002 with amendments, 2003, 2008, 2009 - produced September 2009.
ISBN
9780717606801
Subjects
- Building services
- Liquid/gas supply
- Gas supply
- Health and safety
- Construction operations
- Special subject areas
- Welding
Publisher History
The Health and Safety Executive work to protect the health and safety of people in the workplace by minimising risks. They achieve this through research, information and advice, promoting training, new or revised regulations and codes of practice, inspection, investigation and enforcement.
Information
NBS
NBS has produced specification systems and information products for construction industry professionals for more than 40 years. The National Building Specification is the recognised UK national standard and is used by over 5,000 organisations. NBS is part of RIBA Enterprises Ltd.
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