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designate someone to act as a fire watch
equipped with a fire extinguisher during the
cutting process and for at least one half hour
after the cutting project is completed.
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that has held an unknown substance or a
combustible material whose contents, when
heated, can produce flammable or explosive
vapors. Vent closed containers, including
castings, before preheating or cutting.
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Exposure to cutting exhaust
fumes can increase the risk of developing certain
cancers, such as cancer of the larynx and lung
cancer. Also, some diseases that may be linked
to exposure to cutting exhaust fumes are:
• Early onset of Parkinson’s Disease
• Heart disease • Ulcers
• Damage to the reproductive organs
• Inflammation of the small intestine or stomach
• Kidney damage
• Respiratory diseases such as
emphysema, bronchitis, or pneumonia
Use natural or forced air ventilation and
wear a respirator approved by
NIOSH to protect against the
fumes produced to reduce the risk
of developing the above illnesses.