To avoid such incidents, ensure:
- equipment free from chemicals/combustibles inside and outside
- absence of all combustibles/ inflammable atleast within 15 m radius of proposed hot work to avoid flying sparks falling on these materials
- sufficient pressure in oxygen and cutting gas cylinders
- good condition of hoses, torches
- flashback arrestors in both hose lines
- use of friction lighter
- clear means of access/egress
- availability of minimum numbers of extinguishers
- sufficient illumination and ventilation
- training
- supervision, etc