This Brazing & Oxy-Acetylene Set Use SOP (Safe Operating Procedure) covers setting up, lighting, using and shutting down oxy-acetylene brazing sets for copper pipework and similar work. It covers securing cylinders, checking hoses and flashback arrestors, leak testing, purging hoses, lighting and setting a neutral flame, nitrogen purging on refrigeration lines, responding to flashback, and bleeding down the set. It's written by WHS specialists, aligned to Australian WHS legislation, and fully editable in Microsoft Word.
Who it's for
Refrigeration and air conditioning technicians
Plumbers and gasfitters
Metal fabricators
Maintenance fitters
HVAC installation contractors
Use it to
Train and induct workers in exactly how you expect the task to be done
Keep a clear reference at the machine, in the vehicle or on site
Record competency with the built-in sign-off
Show clients, insurers and auditors your safe work methods are written down
What this SOP covers
Fire or explosion from gas leaks, flashback or backfire
Burns from the flame, hot metal, brazed joints or flux
Cylinders falling, being struck or venting
Acetylene decomposition or cylinder rupture from overheating or knocks
Fumes from flux, filler alloys and heated refrigerant oil
Ignition of residual flammable refrigerant in pipework
Eye and skin damage from radiant heat, sparks and intense light
Fire spreading to combustible materials, insulation or lagging
What's included
9 pre-operational checks, from hot work permits and secured cylinders to hoses, flashback arrestors, leak tests and refrigerant recovery
An 11-step operating procedure covering set-up, purging hoses, setting pressures, lighting, a neutral flame, brazing and flashback response
Isolation and energy control for closing cylinder valves, bleeding down regulators and hoses, and storing cylinders upright and secured
8 shutdown, housekeeping and post-operation steps
Emergency actions for fire, gas leaks, flashback and venting cylinders, and post-hot work fire watch
PPE checklist and a list of related documents
Competency acknowledgement and worker sign-off
Space for your logo, SOP number, version and review dates
Why use this template
Saves hours compared with writing an SOP from a blank page
Written as clear, numbered steps that workers can follow on the job
Fully editable, so you can match it to your equipment, site and how your team works
The competency sign-off gives you a training record from day one
How it works
Buy online and download straight away. You'll also get an email with your link.
Add your logo, company name, SOP number and dates.
Check it suits your equipment and site, and edit anything you need to.
Train your workers and have them sign the competency acknowledgement.
Need more than one SOP?
This SOP is also included in the Ultimate Air Conditioning & Refrigeration SOP Bundle. At $197 for the whole bundle, it works out much cheaper than buying SOPs one at a time.
Common questions
Does it cover arc welding or refrigerant recovery?
No. Arc welding and the recovery, handling or charging of refrigerant are not covered. Before brazing on refrigeration pipework, refrigerant must already be recovered by a licensed person.
Does it require flashback arrestors?
Yes. Workers confirm flashback arrestors are fitted at both the regulator end and the torch end of the oxygen and fuel gas hoses before use.
What eye protection does it call for?
Welding goggles or a face shield with a shaded filter lens suited to gas brazing, not standard clear safety glasses.
Can I change it?
Yes. It's a Microsoft Word file, so you can add, remove or change any step, check or hazard, and add your own logo and details.
Does it suit my state?
Yes. It's written to the model WHS laws and suits all states and territories, including Victoria under the OHS Act and Regulations.
What if it doesn't suit my work?
You're covered by our 30-day money-back guarantee if it isn't fit for purpose.
