Hot work Checklist

• Site conducted

  Select

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Description of Work

SAFETY CHECKS

• No flammables are present (Consider electronic gas detector for confined spaces)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Area clean and free of combustible materials within a 15 m radius

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All drains within 15 m are covered with a wet fireproof blanket

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• A fire hose run out to job site and checked for supply & pressure

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All sparks from work more than 2 meters above ground are contained by a suitable enclosure e.g., fire resistant canvas

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Welding machines/gas cylinders are located not within 8 meters of any drain e.g., risk of flammable vapors accumulating in drain

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Welding machine earthed directly to equipment being welded as close to welding point as possible e.g., to avoid arching & excessive sparks

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Power leads are not draped across pipelines or access ways.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Coatings stripped for a distance of not less than 150mm (to minimize catching fire)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Any surface coatings checked for possibility of releasing toxic vapors when heated

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Appropriate fire extinguishers ready to use and personnel trained to use emergency equipment

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Person assigned to fire watch during and for at least 30 minutes after hot work ceases

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The need for any extra ventilation is assessed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire resistant shields are covering combustibles

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire alarm points identified prior to commencement and all personnel understand emergency plan for site.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Completion Signature

  Sign

AREA

• Non-combustible, fire-resistant construction

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Free of combustibles and flammables, including no cardboard boxes, cloths, paper or fuel. If storage required install metal cupboards

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Designated working surfaces are non-combustible

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Not within 8m of drains, to prevent build-up of flammable vapors.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Area is segregated and restricted access/ use to authorized persons. This may be the use of barriers/ welding curtains.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Suitable fire extinguisher/s within the zone and unobstructed.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No smoke detector, use heat detector instead

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Equipment mechanical ventilation for work zone/ task location/s.<br><br>Tested to be sufficient for expected work tasks.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Signposted restricted access/use,

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Allocated location for welding gases to be secured at all times.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Area free from becoming damp or wet.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• no combustibles or flammables to be stored with 15m.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Evacuation route kept clear.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Procedures

• Competency training and only authorized persons to conduct hot work

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Prestart check of area daily to ensure clear of any dust, flammables, or combustibles, also check of equipment e.g., hoses for any punctures or weakness.

  Yes

  No

  N/A