BOS 3001 unit #7 Assessment Question #1 A welder
has constructed a manifold arrangement for an assortment of oxygen and
acetylene cylinders stored together lying on the floor. The manifold
pressurizes the gaseous acetylene and depressurizes the oxygen to 50-psig for
both. The room smells strongly of nail-polish remover. The welder is wearing
greasy gloves and is chipping welding slag from the weld using his torch tip.
The welding torch is connected to the manifold by two flexible hoses that are
carefully wrapped together with duct tape, completely covering the hoses.
Describe and discuss all of the
safety hazards described in this setting (after, of course, you have exited the
room for your own safety!).