Sent: Thursday, September 09, 2010 9:54 AM
When we carry out air arc gouging / welding inside confined space,we
carry out the following precautions
1.Confined space work permit and meeting all the requirements of the
permit
2.Blower and exhaust for ventilation
3.24v hand lamps / hand held illumination source
4.Positive job earthing
5.Air supplied welding hood.
6.rest and pause for the gouger.
On Sep 7, 10:47 pm, Antonio Bustios <rab...@hotmail.com> wrote:
> Gentlemen,
>
> What is considered to be the proper ventilation inside an API 650 tank when gouging on the door sheet is being performed?
> We have built several API 650 tanks through more than 10 years in the Gulf Coast area (US) and were never requested any special ventilation requirements other than blower/fans to circulate the air inside the tanks.
> Safety representatives are requiring more stringent ppe (full face respirators) for this activity.
> Please share your experiences if any on the matter.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Antonio Bustios
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