M4E WORKPLACE INSPECTION NO 5: Hot Work Rev 1

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WestConnex M4E - Parramatta Rd Civil
M4E - WORKPLACE INSPECTION NO 5 : Hot Work - Welding, Cutting and Grinding

Area Supervisor:-

- Daniel Taylor
- Simon Baldwin
- Michael Paton
- Ben Ashcroft
- David Wilson
- Brandon Leong
- Dave King
- Peter Masiororski
- Ben Forbes
- Vaughan Kimmins
- Mitch Stevens
- Bob Isaac
- John Kim
- Joe Vu
- Danielia Cullura
- Karly Douglas

Lead Inspector:-

- Daniel Taylor
- Simon Baldwin
- Michael Paton
- Ben Ashcroft
- David Wilson
- Brandon Leong
- Dave King
- Peter Masiororski
- Ben Forbes
- Vaughan Kimmins
- Mitch Stevens
- Bob Isaac
- John Kim
- Joe Vu
- Danielia Cullura
- Karly Douglas

Other members of the inspection team?

Additional auditors
- Daniel Taylor
- Simon Baldwin
- Michael Paton
- Ben Ashcroft
- David Wilson
- Brandon Leong
- Dave King
- Peter Masiororski
- Ben Forbes
- Vaughan Kimmins
- Mitch Stevens
- Bob Isaac
- John Kim
- Joe Vu
- Danielia Cullura
- Karly Douglas
Another auditor

Is there a valid Hot Work Permit in place?
Take a photo of the Permit and the Register
Is there a fire extinguisher located close to where the Hot Works is being performed?
Are welding screens used?
Do the screens prevent sparks/hot slag/flame/arc flash to other workers?
Are there any areas below the Hot Works? Has it been barricaded off and warning signs posted?
Are there barriers erected to prevent non-combustible materials from coming into contact with sparks, flames?
Has the atmosphere been tested if flammable or explosive gases or vapors may be present?
Have open drains, pits or sewers been covered to prevent Hot Works emissions entering those areas?
Has a minimum distance (approximately 15 meters radius) been established around the Hot Works areas?
All combustible materials moved away from where hot work is to be undertaken
Take a photo of the area.
Have all combustible materials that are immovable, been protected from contact with the Hot Works?
Is correct PPE being worn for the task ( e.g.approved face shield or helmet with a filtered lens for welding)
Is double eye protection used when welding, cutting and grinding
Are fire blankets required, are they in place and available?
Are all electrical extension leads and Oxy/Acetylene hoses kept as far as possible away form the Hot Works?
Are welding leads stored appropriately and not on top of welding machine?
Are all angle grinders being operated in accordance with procedures? <br>Note: (230mm (9 inch) angle grinders are banned)
Are welding rod stubs disposed of into a bin?
Are all gas cylinders secured, gauges operative, flashback arrestors fitted at the cylinder end and handset end and hoses in good condition?
If specified on the Hot Work Permit, is there a Fire-watcher in place?
Have all welding leads and Oxy/Acetylene hoses been inspected prior to use?
Are electric welding machines equipped with voltage regulator devices (VRD) and welding return (also known as earth lead) directly on the work piece?
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Action Required:
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Due Date
Provide evidence that the Corrective Action/s, has been completed controlled or eliminated.
Take photo of evidence to close
Date action closed
Lead Inspector to sign
Other members of the inspection team to sign: