WORKPLACE INSPECTION NO 5: HOT WORK - WELDING / CUTTING / GRINDING

• Inspector:

• Supervisor:

• Company:

• Location
  Address

• Date

  Date

INSPECTION

• Has a Hot Work Permit and JobSTART been completed and communicated to workers

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is a fire extinguisher close at hand (within 5 metres of the hot works)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have welding screens (noncombustible or flameproof) been erected to control sparks / hot slag / flame / arc

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are suitable barriers and warning signage erected (only authorised persons in area)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the area below the Hot Work activities correctly barriered and warning signage posted, where applicable

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Atmosphere tested if flammable or explosive gases and vapours may be present (by Authorised Gas Tester)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Environment assessed for flammable dusts and appropriate controls in-place

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All open drains and sewers thoroughly sealed within 15 metres of any hot works

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Minimum distance of 15 metre radius where hot works is carried out near hazardous areas

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All combustible materials moved away from where hot work is to be undertaken

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are combustible materials that are fixed and immovable protected with non-combustible material such as sheet metal or fire blankets

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is correct PPE being worn for the task (e.g. approved face shield or helmet with a filtered lens for welding)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is double eye protection used when welding, cutting and grinding (eg. clear safety glasses worn under visor)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fire blankets in place and available

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Leads / oxy hoses routed in a safe manner

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No welding leads stored on top of welding machine

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Grinders being operated in accordance with procedures

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is a suitable metal container available to collect used welding rod stubs

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Cylinders secured, gauges operative, flashback arresters fitted and hoses in good condition

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Firewatcher in place if specified in the Hot Work Permit

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Welding leads and oxy hoses inspected prior to use

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Electric welding machines are equipped with voltage regulator devices (VRD) and earth lead attached to the Hot Work material

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Inspection Team

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