XYZ SHIP MANAGEMENT
WP 3B
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(06/15 Rev 3)
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ONBOARD HOT WORK PERMIT (NAKED FLAME / SPARK POTENTIAL)
(Separate permit is required for each task/location. For hot work procedure, Please refer to HSEQA manual ch. 12)
Vessel's Name:
GENERAL
Permit No :
(E.g.: XXX/HW/NN/YY)
XXX - Ship's 3 letter code, NN - Permit no., YY - Year
Date:
Location and Work Description
This permit is valid (Note: Validity of Permit is not to exceed 8 hours):
From (Date & Time):
To (Date & Time):
Other Permits issued - to work in this space at the same time:
Isolation Permit No:_________________//Enclosed Space Entry Permit No:_______________//Cold Work Permit
Work Aloft Permit No:___________ // Any other permit(specify):______________
Routine Risk Assessment (RA) No.:
RA review date:
1) This permit to work relates to any work involving temperature conditions which are likely to be of sufficient intensity to cause ignition
of combustible gases, vapours or liquids in or adjacent to the area involved.
2) For work involving Naked Flame or Continuous Spark production fill all sections (1, 2, 3, 4 and 5) completely. (See note 3)
3) For work involving Spark Potential, section 2 should be marked as "N/A". (See note 4)
RISK ASSESSMENT
1.
2.
3
1.3
1.4
1.5
1.6
No
No
N/A
Confirm that the Routine Risk Assessment has been reviewed & other additional hazards and
mitigating measures if identified are recorded in form WP3A.
Based on the above review, is the Risk Acceptable or not?
(If Yes, proceed with the job. If No, abandon job.)
Confirm if a Work Plan meeting is held and Routine RA and other hazards with mitigating
measures as applicable identified in WP3A & discussed with all concerned in tool box meeting
SECTION 1
1.1
1.2
Yes
Has the work area been checked and found free of hydrocarbon vapours?
Have all operations with the cargo or bilge systems been stopped, i.e. cargo transfer/
recirculation ballast or bilge transfers, purging, venting, gas freeing, tank washing?
LNG / LPG Vessel only: If the vessel is using the re-liquefaction system or
supplying the Engine room with boil off gas, then the system(s) must be operating
as per design with no defects in them or associated safety system(s). All other
Cargo or bilge transfers are to be stopped.
Are cargo tanks inerted with positive pressure (for Ships fitted with IGS/ IGG)
No use of flammable or hazardous material (e.g.: paint, cleaning solvent, etc.) in
the hot work space(s) or within 30 meters of the hot work sites on open deck areas
Interval of checking & recording the gas content of the space/ area:
_____________ minutes (Not to exceed 120 minutes & to be recorded in section 3)
SECTION 2
2.1
Is the area and surrounding clean & dry and clear of oil & other dangerous/
combustible material? Radius of area to be cleaned (if applicable) :______________
2.2
Is adjacent fuel oil bunker tank checked with a Combustible Gas Detector for
hydrocarbon vapours & found less than 1% L.F.L.?
2.3
Is it confirmed that hotwork will not cause heat transfer throughout the bulkhead of
bunker tank?
2.4
Is Oxygen content in compartment 20.9%?
2.5
Are vapour lines blanked or isolated to area concerned?
2.6
Is ventilation adequate?
2.7
Has the equipment or pipeline been gas freed?
2.8
Has the equipment or pipeline been blanked?
2.9
Is the equipment or pipeline free of liquid?
2.10 Are applicable cargo tank valves isolated?
2.11 Safety equipment, machinery and surrounding areas protected from heat eachange
2.12 Is hot work equipement in good condition and men wearing suitable PPE?
2.13 Are fire fighting/life saving appliances in good order and ready for use?
2.14 Is the safety organisation and communication plan discussed with all concerned?
2.15 Work will be shielded to contain sparks
Yes
EXECUTIVE SHIP MANAGEMENT
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Yes
2.16
2.17
2.18
2.19
2.20
2.21
WP 3B
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No
N/A
Unauthorized persons have been kept away from the place of work
Hot work is 0.5 metres or more away from direct heat transfer to pipes or tanks
containing bunkers, LO, hydraulic oil or other flammable or combustible liquid.
Marine Chemist certification obtained, if applicable. Attach a copy of Marine Chemist
All necessary terminals, port authority and government approvals have been obtained,
if applicable. Attach applicable approvals to this permit.
Officer on watch, deck and engine, advised of hot work being conducted
Special conditions / precautions (if applicable) as below:
SECTION 3 - GAS CHECKS (Repetitive, as per item 1.6)
Checks for combustible gas should be carried out immediately before commencement of hot work and at frequent intervals
as long as the work is in progress. Record the periodic gas measurements in the table below
Date/Time
Date/Time
Gas Readings
Name/ Rank of
Gas Readings
Name/ Rank of
% LFL
reporting person
% LFL
reporting person
SECTION 4 - CONFIRMATION OF CHECKS
I am satisfied that all precautions have been taken and that safety arrangements will be maintained for the duration of the
work.
Crew assigned for the job
Name/Rank:
Signature
Date/Time:
Name/Rank:
Signature
Date/Time:
To be signed by:
Responsible Officer (See Note 2):
Name/ Rank:
Signature
Date/Time:
Safety officer:
Name:
Signature
Date/Time:
Master:
Name:
Signature
Date/Time:
SECTION 5 - POST COMPLETION CHECKS
Job completed at (Date / Time):
Materials and equipment have been withdrawn.
Officer on watch informed of job completion.
Responsible Officer
Signature:
Date:
Time:
Master
Signature:
Date:
Time:
NOTES:
1.
2.
3.
Only one hot work permit should be issued at a time.
The responsible officer is usually the Chief Officer on deck & the 2nd Engineer in the Engine Room.
Work involving "Naked Flame or Continuous Spark production" applies to all hot work involving high temperatures, open flame,
electric arc or continuous source of sparks. This type of work includes but is not limited to welding, burning and grinding. Hot
work shall be performed only if all other means cannot achieve the task effectively. For this type of hot work outside the
designated area, the Company must be consulted for permission to carry out the work. Details of work proposal, risk
assessment must be discussed and authorization given by the office. The office will send an approval message when all
conditions are considered satisfactory. The completed Risk Assessment & Office Permission for Hotwork (Work PermitWP3A) for this job, which has been approved by the company must be attached to this report.
4.
Work involving "Spark Potential" applies to all hazardous work not involving naked flame or continuous spark production, and
would include use of non-intrinsically safe camera / infra red guns/ Fire detector testers etc., use of air driven rotary
equipment, sand or grit blasting etc. Permit is to be used for the use of such equipment on deck i.e. outside the engine room &
steering gear and outside the accommodation.