Lumbermen’s Underwriting Alliance
Contractor Hot Work
Seminar
Introduction
This seminar is intended to
provide a general overview of
safety measures in connection
with hot work operations.
It covers the safe work
techniques to be followed by
employees and contractors in
order to prevent hazards
associated with hot works.
Objectives
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Definition of hot work.
Contractor safety requirements.
Company Hot Work Program.
The hot work permit.
Employee training requirements.
Hot Work losses.
Questions.
Contractor Safety Requirement
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Before starting any hot work, contractors and their clients shall discuss
the planned project entirely, including the type of hot work to be
conducted and the hazards in the area.
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Management should ensure that the contractor has evidence of
financial responsibility, which can take the form of an insurance
certificate or other document attesting to coverage or responsibility.
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A contractor may have the technical expertise to perform hot work but is
not likely to have a full understanding of fire prevention or of the specific
combustible hazards within a client property. Additional safeguards to
be considered include, but are not be limited to, how the hot work
should be isolated to prevent fire hazards; who will be assigned as the
spark watcher for the hot work operations; the facility emergency
notification procedures; available manual fire fighting tools (like portable
fire extinguishers and small hose stations); identification of all areas
where hot work is not allowed; connecting hot work equipment to
existing utility systems (gas or electricity); and review of any
requirements for completion of hot work by a certain time each day.
Contractor Safety Requirement
Hot work loss incidents involving contractors occur with
regular frequency. For many of these incidents, facility
management has not implemented a process for
managing the fire hazards associated with the proposed
contract work activity, it views the contractor's personnel
as recognized subject matter experts, and is either
ignorant of potential fire hazards with the planned
contract activity or presumes the contractor is expert in
all associated safety regulations and requirements and
the he will address hazards accordingly.
Definition of Hot Work
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Hot Work is any work using open flames or sources of
heat that could ignite materials in the work area.
 Examples of hot work are:
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welding
burning
brazing
propane soldering
oxyacetylene cutting
grinding ferrous metals
Company Hot Work Program
A company Hot Work Program shall include
the following:
A documented contractor Hot Work policy,
The use of hot work permits,
Training of all employees involved with
contractor that perform Hot Work.
Hot Work Permit
HOT WORK PERMIT
Hot Work Permits are required
for
any temporary operation
involving
open flames or producing heat
and/or sparks.
This includes, but is not limited
to: Brazing, Cutting,
Grinding, Soldering,
Thawing of pipes, Torch
Applied Roofing
and Welding.
Permit # __________________
This Hot Work Permit is required for any temporary operation involving open flames or producing heat
and/or sparks. This includes, but is not limited to: Brazing, Cutting, Grinding, Soldering, Thawing of Pipes,
Torch Applied Roofing and Welding.
PART 1
PROHIBIT IN AREA WIT H EXPL OSIV E
INSTRUCTIONS
ATMOSPHERE
1.
Firesafety Supervisor:
A. Verify precautions listed at right (or do not
proceed with the work).
B. Complete and retain Part 1.
C. Issue Part 2 to person doing job.
HOT WORK BEING DONE BY:
EMPLOYEE
CONTRACTOR
Name
Job Description
Location/Building and
Floor
I verify the above location has been examined, and
all precautions have been taken to prevent fire, and
permission is authorized for this work.
Signed ( Firesafety Supervisor/Operations Supervisor)
Permit
Expires
Date
Time
AM
PM
NOTE: EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION AND HOT
WORK PATROLLED AREA SIGN OFF ON BACK
OF FORM. USE AS APPROPRIATE FOR YOUR
FACILITY
IS T HERE A SAFER WAY T O DO T HIS JOB?
HOT WORK SAFET Y CHECKLIST
BEFORE HOT WORK
Sprinklers, hose streams and extinguishers in
service.
Hot w ork equipment in good condition.
Floors sw ept and w ork areas clear of all
combustibles w ithin a radius of 35’ (10 meters).
Combustibles that cannot be moved are covered
w ith fire retardant tarpaulin or shielded by noncombustible material.
Combustibles on other side of w alls, ceilings or
roofs are cleared aw ay.
Conveyors and suction systems in the area are
shut dow n.
All w all and floor openings shielded.
Fir e resistive tarpaulins suspended beneath
overhead w ork.
Area w et dow n except w hen arc w elding.
Containers purged of flammable liquids/vapors.
Pr essurized vessels, piping and equipment
removed from service, isolated and vented.
DURING HOT WORK
Post Per mit.
Trained spark w atcher(s) stationed at s ite,
adjacent areas and low er levels w ith fire fighting
equipment.
Spar k w atch w ill be provided dur ing and for 60
minutes after w ork, includin g any coffee or lunch
breaks.
AFT ER HOT WORK
Area thoroughly w et dow n.
Ex posed low er level(s) thoroughly w et dow n.
Patrol the area w here the hot w ork w as done for 5
hours after job is completed.
If applicable, notify w atchman of location w here
hot w ork w as done as w ell as exposed low er
level(s).
Keep per mit posted w here w ork w as performed.
Equipment stor ed properly.
OTHER PRECA UTIONS TAKEN:
F.4022 (2/11)
Hot Work Permit
HOT WORK PERMIT
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The Hot Work Permit
is divided in two
parts.
ATMOSPHERE
1.
Firesafety Supervisor:
A. Verify precautions listed at right (or do not
proceed with the work).
B. Complete and retain Part 1.
C. Issue Part 2 to person doing job.
HOT WORK BEING DONE BY:
EMPLOYEE
CONTRACTOR
Name
Job Description
Location/Building and
Floor
Part 1 is the white
cover sheet and
Part 2 is the orange
copy.
Permit # __________________
This Hot Work Permit is required for any temporary operation involving open flames or producing heat
and/or sparks. This includes, but is not limited to: Brazing, Cutting, Grinding, Soldering, Thawing of Pipes,
Torch Applied Roofing and Welding.
PART 1
PROHIBIT IN AREA WIT H EXPL OSIV E
INSTRUCTIONS
I verify the above location has been examined, and
all precautions have been taken to prevent fire, and
permission is authorized for this work.
Signed ( Firesafety Supervisor/Operations Supervisor)
Permit
Expires
Date
Time
AM
PM
NOTE: EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION AND HOT
WORK PATROLLED AREA SIGN OFF ON BACK
OF FORM. USE AS APPROPRIATE FOR YOUR
FACILITY
IS T HERE A SAFER WAY T O DO T HIS JOB?
HOT WORK SAFET Y CHECKLIST
BEFORE HOT WORK
Sprinklers, hose streams and extinguishers in
service.
Hot w ork equipment in good condition.
Floors sw ept and w ork areas clear of all
combustibles w ithin a radius of 35’ (10 meters).
Combustibles that cannot be moved are covered
w ith fire retardant tarpaulin or shielded by noncombustible material.
Combustibles on other side of w alls, ceilings or
roofs are cleared aw ay.
Conveyors and suction systems in the area are
shut dow n.
All w all and floor openings shielded.
Fir e resistive tarpaulins suspended beneath
overhead w ork.
Area w et dow n except w hen arc w elding.
Containers purged of flammable liquids/vapors.
Pr essurized vessels, piping and equipment
removed from service, isolated and vented.
DURING HOT WORK
Post Per mit.
Trained spark w atcher(s) stationed at s ite,
adjacent areas and low er levels w ith fire fighting
equipment.
Spar k w atch w ill be provided dur ing and for 60
minutes after w ork, includin g any coffee or lunch
breaks.
AFT ER HOT WORK
Area thoroughly w et dow n.
Ex posed low er level(s) thoroughly w et dow n.
Patrol the area w here the hot w ork w as done for 5
hours after job is completed.
If applicable, notify w atchman of location w here
hot w ork w as done as w ell as exposed low er
level(s).
Keep per mit posted w here w ork w as performed.
Equipment stor ed properly.
OTHER PRECA UTIONS TAKEN:
F.4022 (2/11)
Hot Work Permit Part 1
INSTRUCTIONS
1.
Firesafety Supervisor:
Verify precautions listed at right (or do not
proceed with the work).
B. Complete and retain Part 1.
C. Issue Part 2 to person doing job.
A.
HOT WORK BEING DONE BY:
EMPLOYEE
CONTRACTOR
Name
Job Description
Location/Building and
Floor
I verify the above location has been examined, and
all precautions have been taken to prevent fire, and
permission is authorized for this work.
Signed ( Firesafety Supervisor/Operations Supervisor)
Permit
Expires
Date
Time
AM
PM
NOTE: EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION AND HOT
WORK PATROLLED AREA SIGN OFF ON BACK
OF FORM. USE AS APPROPRIATE FOR YOUR
FACILITY
F.4022 (2/11)
On the left side of the permit you
have the following;
Fire Safety Supervisor Instructions,
Hot Work being done by,
Location/building, and
Authorization to perform Hot Work.
Hot Work Permit Part 1
PROHIBIT IN AREA WIT H EXPL OSIV E
ATMOSPHERE
IS T HERE A SAFER WAY T O DO T HIS JOB?
HOT WORK SAFET Y CHECKLIST
On the right side of the permit you
have the following;
Actions to be taken;
BEFORE HOT WORK
DURING HOT WORK
AFTER HOT WORK
OTHER PRECAUTION TAKEN
BEFORE HOT WORK
Sprinklers, hose streams and extinguishers in
service.
Hot w ork equipment in good condition.
Floors sw ept and w ork areas clear of all
combustibles w ithin a radius of 35’ (10 meters).
Combustibles that cannot be moved are covered
w ith fire retardant tarpaulin or shielded by noncombustible material.
Combustibles on other side of w alls, ceilings or
roofs are cleared aw ay.
Conveyors and suction systems in the area are
shut dow n.
All w all and floor openings shielded.
Fir e resistive tarpaulins suspended beneath
overhead w ork.
Area w et dow n except w hen arc w elding.
Containers purged of flammable liquids/vapors.
Pr essurized vessels, piping and equipment
removed from service, isolated and vented.
DURING HOT WORK
Post Per mit.
Trained spark w atcher(s) stationed at s ite,
adjacent areas and low er levels w ith fire fighting
equipment.
Spar k w atch w ill be provided dur ing and for 60
minutes after w ork, including any coffee or lunch
breaks.
AFT ER HOT WORK
Area thoroughly w et dow n.
Ex posed low er level(s) thoroughly w et dow n.
Patrol the area w here the hot w ork w as done for
5 hours after job is completed.
If applicable, notify w atchman of location w here
hot w ork w as done as w ell as exposed low er
level(s).
Keep per mit posted w here w ork w as performed.
Equipment stor ed properly.
OTHER PRECA UTIONS TAKEN:
Hot Work Permit - Part 1
BEFORE HOT WORK
Sprinklers, hose streams and extinguishers in service.
 Hot work equipment in good condition.
 Floors swept and work area clear of all combustibles within a radius of
35 feet (11 m).
 Combustibles that cannot be moved are covered with fire retardant
tarpaulins or shielded by non-combustible materials.
 Combustibles on other side of walls, ceiling or roofs are cleared away.
 Conveyors and suction systems in the area are shut down.
 All wall floor openings shielded.
 Fire resistive tarpaulins suspended beneath overhead work.
 Area wet down except when arc welding.
 Containers purged of flammable liquids/vapors.
 Pressurized vessels, piping and equipment removed from service,
isolated and vented.
Anything that can burn must be removed from the immediate work area.
Hot Work Permit - Part 1
DURING HOT WORK
 Post Permit.
 Trained spark watcher(s) stationed on site, adjacent areas
and lower levels with fire fighting equipment.
Spark watch will be provided during hot work and for 60
minutes after, including coffee or lunch breaks.
Patrol hot work area for 5 hours
Hot Work Permit - Part 1
AFTER HOT WORK
 Area thoroughly wet down.
 Exposed lower level(s) thoroughly wet down.
 Patrol hot work area for 5 hours after job is completed.
 If applicable, notify watchman of location where hot work
was done as well as exposed lower level(s).
 Keep permit posted where work was performed.
 Equipment stored properly.
OTHER PRECAUTION TAKEN
Patrol hot work area for 5 hours
Hot Work Permit Part 2
I verify the above location has been examined, and
all precautions have been taken to prevent fire, and
permission is authorized for this work.
Signed ( Firesafety Supervisor/Operations Supervisor)
TIME STARTED
AM
Permit
Expires
PM
TIME FINISHED
AM
Date
Time
PM
In addition from Part 1 you
have the following;
AM
PM
SPARK WATCHER SIGNOFF:
Work area and all adjacent areas to which sparks
and heat might have spread were inspected during
the watch period and were found fire safe.
Spark Watcher Sign off, and
Signed: __________________________________
FINAL CHECKUP:
Work area was monitored for 5 hours following Hot
Work and found fire safe.
Signed: __________________________________
Final Check-up
Employee Training Requirements
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Every supervisors and employees involved with
contractors conducting Hot Work shall be trained
before being involved with Hot Work.
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They shall be trained on their Contractor
Company Hot work program which includes the
following:
Understand the Contractor policy,
Understand the use of the Hot Work Permit,
Understand de precautions to be taken.
Hot Work Fire
Hot Work Fire
January
13,
2005
January 13, 2005
$1,385,000
$1,385,000
Hot Work Fire
March 27, 2006
$3,730,000
Hot
HotWork
WorkFire
Fire
March
March28,
28,2006
2006
$3,730,000
$3,730,000
Hot Work Fire
January 26, 2007
$200,000
Hot Work Fire
May 21, 2008
$ 6,500,000
Hot Work Fire
March 8, 2007
$7,000,000
Hot Work Fire
November 9, 2008
$3,500,000
Hot Work Fire
January 1, 2009
$9,000,000
Hot Work Fire
June 21, 2010
$9,000,000
Hot Work material available
QUESTIONS
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