Hot Work Procedure and
Permit
April 2013
Overview
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Why is there a new hot work process?
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Description of hot work areas
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New Hot Work; work practice and permit
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Permit picture
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Permit records
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Where to get the permits
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Mine to port
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Any questions
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Why is there a new hot work process?
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To clearly document the requirements for completing hot work at IOC
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To be consistent across Sept Iles and Labrador City operations
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To improve the controls in place for hot work
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Hot Work areas
A hot work permit is required for all hot work on site that is not conducted in
a designated area
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Designated areas
– Is a specific area designed and approved for hot work on a continual
basis e.g. welding bays
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Hot work permit areas
– Is an area where hot work is permitted provided that they are made
fire safe, a Hot Work Permit has been issued and a Job Hazard
Analysis (JHA) has been completed
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Prohibited areas
– Is an area where there is a high potential for fire and / or explosion or
where combustible hazards cannot be adequately controlled. See
Hot Work procedure for additional information
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New hot work procedure and permit
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New Hot Work; work practice and permit:
– Link to IOC-S-E-WP Hot Work
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Key points:
– A Hot Work Permit is for one specific job in one location
– Hot work permit shall be posted where the hot work is being
performed
– Review the precautions for hot work with the person(s)
performing the hot work and assigned fire watch prior to
issuing the permit
– Ensure the emergency response plan is in place
– Ensure all fire fighting equipment is appropriate and operational
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Permit –
front
page
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Permit –
back
page
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Permit Records
• Permit issued by an IOC Leader
• Permit is reviewed by workers doing the job
• Fire watch signs off permit 60 minutes after completion of the task
• All hot work permits shall be kept at the job site for the duration of
the permitted task
• The permit shall be available for inspection by other parties
including your supervisor, safety advisor etc
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Where to get the permit?
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Hot work permits are available from your team leader
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Warehouse reference numbers:
– Labrador City 2423152
– Sept Iles 2338897
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Where to get the procedure
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Questions
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