HOT WORKS - Group 11
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HOT WORKS
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HOT WORKS
What are hot works?
What are hot works?
Hot work is any activity or process that generates a source of ignition, this could be through a flame, heat or a spark. Hot work can be direct, e.g. the equipment or tool creates a flame. Other times it may be indirect, e.g. using an abrasive wheel to cut metal produces sparks.
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- e.g. welding or using a blow torch. Other times hot work may be indirect - e.g. using an abrasive wheel to cut metal which creates sparks.
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Hot work is any process that generates flames, sparks or heat. It includes welding, cutting, grinding and sawing.
Hot Work Safety Checklist
Pre-Hot Work Inspection Checklist
Before hot work is permitted and at least once per day while this permit is in effect, the hot work area shall be inspected by the individual responsible for authorizing the hot work operations to ensure that it is a fire safe area. Conditions Required by this Checklist must be Verified Prior to Signing the Permit
â–¡ All hot work equipment is in satisfactory operating condition and in good repair.
â–¡ Hot work site is clear of combustibles or combustibles within 30 ft of operations are protected.
â–¡ Exposed construction consisting of combustible materials is protected.
â–¡ All wall and floor openings are protected and/or tightly covered.
â–¡ Floors are clean, combustible floors are wet down, covered with damp sand or fire-resistant sheets.
â–¡ No exposed combustibles are located on the opposite side of partitions, walls, ceilings, or floors.
□ Within the hot work area, remove all exposed combustible materials where possible (within 30’), otherwise protect with fire-resistant tarpaulins, screens, or shields to prevent contact with sparks, slag, and radiant and convective heat.
â–¡ Fire-resistant tarpaulins have been suspended beneath elevated hot work.
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