Hot Works Permit Hot Works Permit This Hot Works procedure relates to a temporary operation that involves open flames or produces heat and/or sparks. This includes, but is not limited to brazing, cutting, grinding, soldering, torch-applied roofing and welding. The description of hot work can be applied to activities including new construction work and routine repairs. On large construction sites, to be completed by the Nominated Work Supervisor or if Plumbing/Air conditioning Technician is in control of site then Team Leader. * is required information.Person or Company carrying out hot work:*Date* DD slash MM slash YYYY Address including building name/descriptionSub Area*Description of Work*Completion Time* DD slash MM slash YYYY I give approval for this hot work to be performed.*Signature* Hot Works Risk Assessment1. Maintain automatic sprinkler protection and other fixed fire protection systems in service and fully operational. If no, there should be a reason why.* Yes No ReasonHot Works Risk assessment. Tick list* Select All 2. Separate hot work operations from combustibles by a minimum of 11m 3. Combustible/flammable materials removed. 4. Wet down of non-removable combustible items 5. Remove any flammable liquids (paints, oils) from the hot work area or cover flammable liquids with fire blankets 6. Cover drains with fire blankets (think fumes) 7. Sweep floors clean, removing any spilled grease or oil. Cover floors made of combustible material (eg. boards on joist, plank on steel, wood block) with fire-resistant tarpaulins 8. Ceiling/floor cracks, holes, ducts are covered. ( Think about fire penetrations) 9. Provide manual firefighting equipment (such as fire extinguishers, hose reels, hydrants etc.) 10. Compressed gas cylinders, fuel removed or moved at least 15 metres away 11. Welders earthed to work at weld point 12. Exhaust spark guards fitted to fixed or portable plant and equipment 13. Personal protective equipment. PPE 14. Hot work equipment is operational and in good condition 15. Fire watch required and trained in use of fire equipment and in sounding an alarm 16. Sparks from working at heights contained 17. Atmosphere tested for combustible/toxic vapors/gases 18. Warning/mandatory signs in place 19. Barricade/fencing erected 20. Air-conditioning units isolated 21. Safe access and egress provided 22. Adjacent areas inspected 23. Ventilation dust extraction units to be used 24. Fire and smoke detectors isolated 25. Electric leads isolated and positioned correctly away from sparks 26 Building occupants have been isolated from hot work area 27 Contractors or volunteers have been inducted and trained incl. emergency procedures 28 Fire watch required for adjoining areas and will monitor for a minimum of 1 hour after the completion of work On completion, Technician is to complete this section.* Select All All work has been satisfactorily completed and no further action is required All work equipment/materials and waste have been removed from the work area and workplace Barricades/fencing and warning signage have been removed All fire detection systems (smoke or thermal) have been reactivated and returned to normal service There is no sign of damage or fault to fire detection equipment The work area and surrounding areas have been inspected for fire, the potential for fire or fire damage and is safe from fire risk All plant or equipment affected have been tested and are fit for use The fire services system and fire watch log book are returned at the completion of works Fire Safety Completion Part 1 To be completed by worker or contractor responsible for the work before returning this permit to issuer. The work area and all adjacent areas to which sparks and heat might have spread have been inspected and found to be free of fire following completion of work.Name of worker or contractor responsible for the work:*Signature*Date* DD slash MM slash YYYY The work area has been inspected and is in a safe condition for work to proceed on the provision that all controls and work procedures are followed in accordance with this permit. Fire Safety Completion Part 2To be completed by the nominated work supervisor. The work area and all adjacent areas to which sparks and heat may have spread were inspected were inspected personally between 30 minutes and 2 hours after the work was completed and found safe.Fire protection/detection systems have been reinstated. Name of nominated works Supervisor or Client representative:*Signature*Date* DD slash MM slash YYYY Δ
