Hot Work Permit Program

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Objectives
 Understand what Hot Work is
 Understand what Hot Work Permit is
 Understand risks and how to reduce risk potential
 Understand ventilation for Hot Work
 Understand PPE and What Not to Wear
 Understand Fire Watch
 Recognize what is wrong in examples given

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What is Hot Work?
 Welding
 Flame Cutting
 Grinding
 Soldering with Torch
 Hot Riveting
 OSHA 1910.251 – 257
(Standards for welding, cutting, and brazing)
ANY spark-producing operations
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OSHA 1910.252: General requirements
For Hot Work Operations, OSHA requires:
 Fire hazards be removed
 Combustibles be at least 35 feet from Hot Work
 Fire extinguishers at Hot Work Location
 Fire watch in areas with a high risk for fire
 Proper authorization from authorized (UCM)
employee to complete Hot Work
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What is a Hot Work Permit?
Gives information on:
 Type of hot work
 Location of hot work job site
 Expiration of permit
 Required precautions checklist
 Emergency contact information
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Why use a Hot Work Permit?
 Reminds worker of safety precautions
 Warns others of the work being done
 UCM requirement for all employees, students,

and contractors doing hot work on UCM property
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Before Hot Work
 FPO representative who issues the Hot Work
Permit must call or stop by Public Safety (ext.
4123) prior to work being done to inform them of
work
 Create list of emergency phone numbers
 Remove or cover combustibles within 35 feet of
area
 Locate closest fire extinguisher (is it within 25 feet?)
 Provide fire extinguisher if needed
 Locate closest fire pull station
 Locate at least 2 routes of escape
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Issuing Hot Work Permit
 Contact UCM Facilities (FPO) at ext. 4331. Inform them of Hot
Work to be done. Provide specific information:
 Work being completed
 Location - be specific building, room #, etc.
 Date and length of time
 FPO - Life Safety may be able to cover the smoke detector or
they may have to disabled they system in the specific area
depending on work being completed and duration
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Issuing Hot Work Permit (Cont’d)
 FPO representative who issues the Hot Work
Permit must call Public Safety Dispatch (ext. 4123)
prior to work being done to inform them of work
 Public Safety Dispatch will immediately send an e-
mail with details of Hot Work to be done to UCM
EHS and Warrensburg Fire Department
 When work is completed, FPO representative will
complete Hot Work Permit and give copy to Public
Safety Dispatch
 Public Safety Dispatch will scan and electronically
save completed Hot Work Permit
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What are combustibles?
 Cardboard
 Paper
 Chemicals
 Trash
 Building Material
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Risks
 Burns
 Fire
 Explosions
 Metal Fever
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How to Reduce Potential Risks
 Keep fire extinguishers within 25 feet of hot
work
 Remove combustibles within 35 feet of hot
work
 Cover non-removable combustibles with fire
blanket or OSHA approved welding screen
 Wear proper PPE
 Have Fire Watch
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Classifications of Fires
 Class A: Combustibles
 Class B: Flammable Liquids
and Gas
 Class C: Electrical
 Class D: Combustible Metals
 Class K: Cooking Oils
and Fats
Fire Triangle
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Fire Extinguisher
 UCM uses “ABC” extinguishers and “K” extinguishers
 Effective on Class A, B, and C fires and Class K fires
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Technique for Fire Extinguisher Use
Pull
Aim
Squeeze
Sweep (base of the fire at least
10 ft away)
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In Case of Fire
 Keep escape route to
your back
 Always have options
for escape routes
 Call
 UCM Public Safety
 911 (campus phone)
 (660) 543 – 4123
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Ventilation
 Beware of galvanized
stainless steel
 If possible:
 Keep the air moving
 Open doors/windows
 Use exhaust fan
 Use a respirator if
ventilation is not possible
 Why is this not an
option the majority of
the time?
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Hot Work PPE
 Welding Helmet or
Face Shield
 Hand Protection
 Body Protection
 Leather Boots
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What NOT to Wear
 No cuffs on pants
 No polyester
 No poly-blend material
 No frayed jeans
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What is a Hot Watch?
Person(s) that . . .
 Have clear view of operation
 Remains in communication with workers
 Stops work if necessary
 Never leaves area while work is
being completed
 Pulls fire alarm if necessary
 Uses extinguisher if necessary
 Stays in place at least 30 minutes past
the completions of work
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What’s wrong with this picture?
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Summary
You should now . . .
 Understand what Hot Work is
 Understand what Hot Work Permit is
 Understand risks and how to reduce risk potential
 Understand ventilation for Hot Work
 Understand PPE and What Not to Wear
 Understand Fire Watch
 Recognize what is wrong in examples given
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What is hot work and what is a hot work permit?

What are some risks of hot work and how can those risks be reduced?

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 Understand what Hot Work Permit is

 Understand risks and how to reduce risk potential

 Understand ventilation for Hot Work

 Understand PPE and What Not to Wear

 Understand Fire Watch

 Recognize what is wrong in examples given

 Warns others of the work being done

 UCM requirement for all employees, students,

 Understand what Hot Work Permit is

 Understand risks and how to reduce risk potential

 Understand ventilation for Hot Work

 Understand PPE and What Not to Wear

 Understand Fire Watch

 Recognize what is wrong in examples given

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