Hot Work Permit (2)

Download the Hot Work Permit👈

Hot Work is part of the routine life at the workplace. It consists of numerous activities including grinding, cutting, welding, abrasion, etc. The equipment being used for the activity produces flames and can cause fire at the worksite. It is mandatory due to the severe nature of work activity that safety arrangements are made and all of the workers are trained to perform the job activity safely.

It is the legal obligation of the employer that the work activity is being performed on a safe site, away from the other work activities. The work area should be free of flammable and easily ignitable substances and the equipment is of an approved standard.

Firefighting equipment should be available onsite, ready to use, and most importantly all of the workers should be trained to use it as per requirements. The fire extinguisher should be available with a firewatcher onsite.

The work activity is subject to the PERMIT TO WORK and the above link can be used to download the Work Permit.