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You are brazing copper pipework next to timber in a ceiling void.

What should you do before starting?

Choose one answer.

  1. A. Brazing never causes fires
  2. B. Work with the torch flame turned up high
  3. C. Leave as soon as the joint is done
  4. D. Clear or protect combustible materials
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Answer: D

  • A. Wrong: Wrong. Hot work causes fires.
  • B. Wrong: Wrong. That adds to the fire risk.
  • C. Wrong: Wrong. Keep watch for fire.
  • D. Right: Right. HSE lists clearing the area of combustible materials as a hot work precaution.

Explanation

Clear combustibles before brazing, have an extinguisher ready and keep watch.

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