Provides technical guidance on the safe use of compressed gases and equipment in gas welding and allied processes such as brazing, flame cutting (often referred to as ‘burning’), descaling, flame cleaning and gouging. It covers:
 

• design, construction and provision of equipment;
• handling and storage of gas cylinders;
• personal protective equipment;
• operating procedures;
• fire precautions;
• examination and testing of equipment;
• special hazards and precautions in the use of fuel gases and oxygen.