ITSTL - Hot Work Permit Checklist

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ITS Technologies & Logistics • HOT WORK Permit Checklist

inspected the Hot work Areas, This Hot Work Permit is required for any Temporary operation involving open flames or producing heat and/or sparks. This includes; but is not limited to: brazing, cutting, grinding, soldering, torch-applied roofing and welding.
Division
Location / Site
GPS - Location
Conducted on
Hot work to be completed by
- Company Employee
- Outside Contractor
I verify that the above location has been examined, the precautions marked on the checklist below have been taken, and permission is granted for this work.
Prepared by - Full Name
Employee Number
Supervisor Name
Supervisor Employee Number
Before initiating hot work, ensure precautions are in place as required by NFPA 51B and ANSI Z49.1. Make sure an appropriate fire extinguisher is readily available.

Checklist

inspected Hot work Areas, This Hot Work Permit is required for any operation involving open flame or producing heat and/or sparks. This work includes,
but is not limited to, welding, brazing, cutting, grinding, soldering, thawing pipe, or heating metal.

1. Check that Available Sprinklers, hose streams and extinguishers are in service and operable.
2. Hot work equipment is in good working condition.

1. Flammable liquid, dust, lint and oil deposits are removed.
2. Explosive atmosphere in the area is eliminated. <br>
3. Floors are swept clean.
4. Combustible floors are wet down, covered with damp sand or fire-resistant sheets.
5. Remove other combustible material where possible. Otherwise, protect them with FM Approved welding pads, blankets and curtains, fire-resistive tarpaulins or metal shields.
7. FM Approved welding pads, blankets and curtains are installed under and around work.
6. All wall and floor openings are covered. <br>
8. Protect or shut down ducts and conveyors that might carry sparks to distant combustible material <br>
1. Construction is noncombustible and without combustible coverings or insulation.

2. Combustible material on the other side of walls, ceilings, and roofs are moved away.
1. Enclosed equipment is cleaned of all combustible material.

2. Containers are purged of flammable liquids and vapors.
3. Pressurized vessels, piping and equipment is removed from service, isolated and vented.
1. Fire watch will be provided during hot work operations and for 30 minutes after work including any break activities.

8. Protect or shut down ducts and conveyors that might carry sparks to distant combustible material <br>
2. Fire watch is supplied with a sustainable extinguisher and where practical, a small charged fire hose.
3. Fire watch is trained in the use of equipment and sounding alarms.
5. Monitor the hot work area for an additional ½ hour after the initial 30 minute fire watch is completed.
4. Fire watch may be required in adjoining areas, above and below hot work activities.