Gas Welding & Cutting Equipment Register

COMPANY:
SITE: EQUIP. NO.:
INSPECTED BY: PAGE OF

MONTHS
ITEMS CHECKED
J F M A M J J A S O N D
CYLINDERS
Properly secured?
Valva guards fitted? Valves undamaged?
Valves free of oil / grease?
Spindle key / valve wheel on cylinder?
Valves closed when not in use?
REGULATORS
Free of oil / grease?
Identifiable: what gas?
Correct range and capacity for work in hand?
Bullnose stem straight? Nut and seat
undamaged? Outlet connection undamaged?
Outlet pressure steady: no creep or pressure
build-up on closing down?
Pressure adjustment screw turns freely?
Gauges undamaged? No zero error?
FLASHBACK ARRESTORS
Are any fitted?
Body and connecting nuts undamaged?
Reset lever in good condition?
HOSES
To SABS spec. / correct colours?
Free from oil / grease / surface defects / cuts /
burns / cracks?
Connection nuts undamaged?
Hoses secured with approved hose clamps?
Safety check valves / flashback arrestors fitted
at torch end?
Reverse flow on check valves tested?
TORCHES/NOZZLES/FLAME LIGHTERS
Free of superficial damage?
Free of oil / grease?
Valves turn easily and close off easily?
Valve spindle straight/knobs intact and well
secured?
Cutting oxygen valve closes completely?
Lever firmly hinged?
Nozzle nut in good condition?
All threads and connections in good condition:
no leaks?
Nozzle correct size / type for gas used?
Friction type lighters used?
GOGGLES
Approved type?
Frame and headband in good condition / clean?
Cover lenses fitted?
Each operator has own set of welding goggles?
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