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Learning Objectives
Objectives:
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Understand why a Hot Work
Program is an excellent loss
control activity
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Recognize the essential
components of a Hot Work
Program
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Be prepared to institute or
manage a Hot Work Program in
our facility
Agenda
Agenda:
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Rationale for a Hot Work Program
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Components of a Hot Work Program
►Section 1
Rationale for a Hot
Work Program
Casino Fire
January 2008, fire at the Monte Carlo Resort and
Casino in Paradise, Nevada:
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13 people suffered smoke inhalation
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17 people with minor injuries
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Welders failed to use fire protection mats
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Total losses just under $100 million
Hotel Fire
Hotel fire:
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On December 30, 2009, a fire at a
high-rise hotel in downtown San
Diego sent hotel patrons to the
streets
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Fire started in a kitchen – Welding
work on a stove exhaust vent
caught some grease on fire
Worker Fatality
Worker fatality:
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Worker killed in explosion at Midas
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Employee welding outside sparks from
torch ignited
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Worker killed by objects thrown by blast
The Common Thread
The common thread:
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Common thread lack of proper
controls
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Welding, cutting, and allied
processes produce molten metal,
sparks, slag, and hot work
surfaces
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These cause fire or explosion
Learning Objectives
Objectives:
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Understand why a Hot Work
Program is an excellent loss
control activity
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Recognize essential components
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Prepared to manage Hot Work
Program
A Hot Work Program
Hot Work is using open flames or
heat that could ignite materials:
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Welding
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Burning
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Brazing
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Propane soldering
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Oxyacetylene cutting
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Grinding ferrous metals
OSHA Language
Subpart Q, 1910.252(a)(2)(iv):
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Before cutting or welding is
permitted, area inspected by
individual responsible for
authorizing operations
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He/she shall designate
precautions in granting
authorization
►Section 2
Components of a
Hot Work Program
Components of a Hot Work Program
A Hot Work Program typically
includes the following:
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Documented company procedure
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Hot Work Permits use
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Training of all employees
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Contractor policy
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Ongoing review of Hot Work
Program
Written Procedure
A written procedure should be developed:
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Establish goals
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Delineate roles and responsibilities
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Document steps to ensure that hot work can be
performed safely
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Reviewed and clearly understood by all
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Disciplinary measures
for violations
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Part of program review
Hot Work Permit
Permit lists all of the requirements:
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Removal of combustible materials
radius of 35 feet
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Covering all openings with fire
resistant material
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Fire extinguishing equipment
nearby
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Fire watch
Training
An important component of any Hot Work Program:
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Supervisors trained in requirements
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Personnel trained in requirements
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Personnel require specialized training
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Training repeated periodically
Contractor Management
Program requirements:
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Work by contractors poses risk
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Employers require contractors to
work under program
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Employers allow contractors to
use own program
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Area requires constant vigilance
Periodic Review
Reviews conducted to make sure:
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Program is effective
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Personnel knowledgeable of role
in program
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Risk appropriately managed
Reviews performed periodically:
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Reviews performed annually
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Need for review
Additional Information
OSHA e-Tool:
http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/etools/oilandgas/general_sa
fety/hot_work_welding.html