Oxy-Acetylene Cutting (PUWER)

Oxy-acetylene cutting and heating operations introduce significant hazards in fabrication and engineering environments, including fire and explosion risk, hot work ignition, intense heat, burns, flashback, gas leaks and cylinder handling dangers. This risk assessment outlines clear, practical control measures aligned with UK safety requirements and PUWER where applicable, and is fully editable in Microsoft Word for easy adaptation to your specific equipment, materials and workshop layout.

A straightforward and effective way to manage hot work risks, protect operators and maintain safe, compliant cutting operations.

Templates must be reviewed and adapted for each workplace by a competent person. Simple Safety UK accepts no liability for their use.