Chapter 10 – Hot Work Permits
Hot work on a process involves:
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Cutting
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Brazing
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Grinding
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Electric or gas welding
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Burning
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Exposure of energized electrical conductors
Basically this means any activity on a process that creates a spark.
Therefore, it is important to determine the individual that will safe the vessel and/or piping prior to any hot work being performed.
So a hot work permit is required to be generated. This permit will ensure:
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Hazards associated with that task are communicated to personnel doing the work
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Safety precautions are taken to prevent fires or injuries to personnel performing the task
Hot work permit will document:
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Fire protection and prevention requirements
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Dates for the authorized work
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Equipment or object the hot work will be performed on
