The American Welding Society's AWS C4.2, “Recommended Practices for Safe Oxy-fuel Gas Cutting Torch Operation” has been published.

The 62-page book describes the oxy-fuel gas cutting process and latest procedures and safety requirements, using terminology compatible with ISO documents. Illustrations show torch and nozzle configurations, and examples of production-cut surfaces. The standard uses both U.S. Customary Units and the International System of Units. Visit www.aws.org/standards.