Limitless Energy Solutions Hot Work Permit

• Company Name

  Limitless Energy Solutions

• Report Name

• Document Number

• Location

• Description

• Subcontractor

• Representatives

• Applicable SWMS

• Approval Status

  Approved

  Not Approved

• Approved By

• Approval Date and Time

  Date

General

• A Hot Work Permit will be issued and complied with when works may introduce a heat source to an area of the site where there are combustible materials that cannot be removed from the area and where fire or explosion could occur.

Checks to be completed - Prior to the Start of Works

• There is a SWMS for the task that has been approved by the Principal Contractor

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Hot Work Equipment is in good condition and has current inspection/test tags

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The fire protection/detection and air conditioning systems in the hot work area have been isolated or the detectors capped

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Services/plant in or adjacent to the hot work area have been isolated/protected (e.g. cables, pipes, pits, drains, tanks, pressure vessels, etc)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there any flammable substances or explosive vapours or dusts in/near the hot work area

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The hot work area has been cleared of and/or is free from all readily combustible materials or, if unable to be removed, they have been covered or protected by a non-combustible blanket, flame resistant tarpaulin, welding curtain or other means to prevent ignition from sparks, slag or heat

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Specific respiratory protection will be worn in the hot work area (if required)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ventilation/extraction units will be used in the hot work area (when required)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• An ABE Fire Extinguisher (min 4.5kg) & Fire Blanket will be immediately available in the hot work area

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Other fire fighting equipment (e.g. hose reel) is readily accessible (if required)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Flame arrestors are fitted and have evidence of recent test date

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Barrier tapes, barricades, signage etc. to maintain exclusion zone from other workers (inc. below or next to hot work area)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Anti-flash screens erected to protect persons in area from welding flash

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is a spotter required during hot work activities or will the worker maintain own area (inc. work area clear of combustibles and regular observations of no smoldering/fire)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Additional precautions for grass fires others

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Permit Authorisation

• I will ensure all the conditions of the Hot Work Permit are met.

• Person Performing Hot Work

  Sign

• Date

  Date

• I hereby issue this Hot Work Permit.

• Site Manager (or delegate)

  Sign

• Date

  Date

Start Work Checklist

• Works Supervisor

  Sign

Stop Work Checklist

• Hot Work area and adjacent area inspected 30 minutes after completion

  Yes

  No

• Works Supervisor

  Sign