Storage and use of oxygen and fuel gases on board ships

Date of publication:: 2013
Series code:: EIS43

There is widespread use of oxygen and fuel gases for welding, cutting etc in the shipbuilding and ship repair industry.

This guidance details the hazards, risks and control measures that need to be considered when using oxygen and fuel gases in shipbuilding and ship-repairing work. It is also relevant to similar work in boats, or large fabrication projects.

This guidance updates advice previously contained in internal guidance; however the messages and standards remain the same.

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Oxygen use in the workplace: Fire and explosion hazards https://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/indg459.htm
Controlling fire and explosion risks in the workplace https://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/indg370.htm
Confined spaces: A brief guide to working safely https://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/indg258.htm
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