Or. Admin. Code § 437-002-0297 - Welding or Cutting Containers

(1) No welding, torch or abrasive cutting, or other hot work shall be performed on drums, barrels, tanks or other containers until they have been cleaned so thoroughly as to make absolutely certain that there are no flammable materials present or any substances such as greases, tars, acids, surface coatings or other materials which when subjected to heat, might produce flammable or toxic vapors. Any pipe lines or connections to the drum or vessel shall be disconnected or blanked.

(2) In order to meet the "absolutely certain" test required in section (1) of this rule, appropriate testing equipment shall be used prior to and frequently during the welding, torch or abrasive cutting or other hot work operation to insure that the container is free and remains free of flammable or toxic vapors.

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Or. Admin. Code § 437-002-0297

OSHA 232-1990, f. 9-28-90, cert. ef. 12-1-90; OSHA 11-2021, amend filed 09/01/2021, effective 9/1/2022

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 654.025(2) & 656.726(3)

Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 654.001 - 654.295