National trade body, the British Compressed Gases Association (BCGA), is urging the welding industry to be aware of the importance of using flashback arrestors on oxy-acetylene sets.
The use of the equipment became a mandatory requirement in the Acetylene Safety Regulations in 2014. Now, the BCGA is calling on operators and their employers to be mindful of the vital safety role they play in protecting against flashbacks.
Doug Thornton, Chief Executive of BCGA, said, “Flashbacks – where the flame goes back down the line into the cylinder itself – can occur when operating oxy-fuel equipment, due to operator error and faulty equipment.”
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