Scope 1.1 Purpose 1.1.1 This standard defines the minimum requirements and contains recommendations relating to the protection of people in environments where welding, cutting and related processes are carried out and of material property when installation, use and maintenance of the equipment used for this work. 1.1.2 This standard lays the foundation for a welding health and safety program (see Chapter 3) designed to meet the requirements set out in clause 1.1.1. 1.2 Scope 1.2.1 This standard is aimed at any person who works in an environment where welding, cutting and related processes are carried out. 1.2.2 The requirements defined in this standard apply to the processes listed in the table in Appendix A). 1.3 Exclusions 1.3.1 This standard does not apply to the design or manufacture of welding equipment and protective equipment. 1.3.2 The requirements defined by this standard do not apply to the following categories of works: a) building piping; b) protection works for gas and oil pipelines; c) welding circuit equipment; d) gas distribution networks; or e) electrical building equipment.
CSA W117.2-1994 history
1970CSA W117.2-2019 Safety rules for welding, cutting and related processes
1995CSA W117.2-1994 Règles de sécurité en soudage, coupage et procédés connexes
1974CSA W117.2-1974 Code for Safety in Welding and Cutting (Requirements for Welding Operators)
CSA W117.2-1994 Règles de sécurité en soudage, coupage et procédés connexes has been changed from CAN/CSA-W117.2-M87-1987 Safety rules for welding, cutting and related processes.