Hot Work Permit
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  • Hot Work Procedure HSEOP-10-02

    Hot-Work Permit Seek an alternative/safer method if possible!

    This Hot-Work Permit is required for any operation that involves burning, welding, using an open flame, fire- or spark- producing tools, or that produces a source of ignition. This work includes, but is not limited to, welding, brazing, cutting, grinding, soldering, thawing pipe, torch-applied roofing, and chemical welding.

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  • THIS PERMIT IS GOOD FOR 24 HOURS

  • 1. Available sprinklers, hose streams, and extinguishers are in service and operable
  • 2. Hot-work equipment is in good working condition in accordance with manufacture's specifications

  • Requirements within 35 ft (11 m) of hot work:

  • 3. Flammable liquid, dust, lint, and oily deposits removed.
  • 4. Explosive atmosphere in area is eliminated. LEL measured at
  • 5. Floors swept clean and trash removed
  • 6. Combustible floors wet down or covered with damp sand or fire-resistive/noncombustible materials or equivilent
  • 7. Workers are protected from electrical shock when floors are wet.
  • 8. Other combustible storage material removed or covered with listed or approved materials (welding pads, blankets, or curtains; fire-resistant tarpaulins), metal shields, or noncombustible materials
  • 9. All wall and floor openings covered
  • 10. Ducts and conveyors that might carry sparks to distant combustible materials are covered, protected, or shut down

  • Requirements for hot work on walls, ceilings, or roofs:

  • 11. Construction is noncombustible and without combustible coverings or insulation
  • 12. Combustible material on other side of walls, ceilings, or roofs is moved away

  • Requirements for hot work on enclosed equipment:

  • 13. Enclosed equipment is cleaned of all combustibles
  • 14. Containers are purged of flammable liquid/vapor
  • 15. Pressurized vessels, piping, and equipment removed from service, isolated, and vented

  • Requirements for hot work fire watch and fire monitoring:

  • 16. Fire watch is provided during and for a minimum of 30 mins after hot work, including break activity
  • 17. Fire watch is provided with suitable fire extinguishers and, where practical, a charged small hose
  • 18. Fire watch is trained in use of equipment and in sounding alarm
  • 19. Fire watch can be required in adjoining areas, above and below
  • 20. As per the PAI/fire watch, monitoring of hot-work area has been extended beyond 30 mins

  • I verify that the above location has been examined, the precautions marked on the checklist above have been taken, and permission is granted for this work.

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