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Hot Work PPT 1

hot work procedure part 1

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HOT WORK PPT

Welding, Brazing, Cutting =


Hot Work
Bureau of Workers’ Comp
PA Training for Health & Safety
OSHA (PATHS)

29CFR1910.251-255
Subpart Q

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General Requirements

Fire Prevention & Protection


• NFPA 51 B – “Standard for Fire
Prevention in Use of Cutting and
Welding Processes.”
• Move all fire hazards away from
work area.
• Use guards (fire blankets, etc.) if fire
hazards cannot be moved.

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General Requirements (cont.)

• Working on floors with


openings/cracks/grating: fire blankets to
protect lower level from sparks and slag.
• Have suitable fire extinguishing agents
(extinguisher, water, sand, etc.) ready near
cutting and welding operations.

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Fire Watch Requirements

A “fire watch” must be available where there is a fire potential or


where;
• Combustible materials are closer than 35 feet to the point
of operation.
• Walls opening within the 35 foot radius, exposing
combustible material.
• Material opposite metal walls and roofs could catch fire from
conduction or radiation.

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Fire Watch Requirements (cont.)

• A person acting as a “fire watch” must have fire


extinguishing agents readily available and be trained in
their use.

• A fire watch must be maintained for at least 30 minutes


after work ceases.

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Before Welding

• Obtain a “burn permit” (hot work permit) authorized by the


designated responsible person.
• Sweep away all paper clippings, wood shavings or textile fibers
within a radius of 35 feet of cutting/welding operations.

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Hot Work Permit

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Hot Work Permit (cont.)

Is a hot work permit required under related OSHA


standards?

NO!

Is a hot work permit a “best practice?”

YES!

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Welding/cutting is prohibited in

• Areas not authorized by company management.


• Areas near large quantities of readily-ignitable materials,
such as baled paper or cotton.
• Sprinkler-equipped buildings while sprinklers are impaired
or out of order.
• The presence of explosive atmospheres such as unclean or
improperly-prepared tanks.

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Management Responsibilities

• Recognize safe usage of welding/cutting/burning


equipment on its property.
• Establish areas for cutting and welding operations.
• Protect welding leads from damage by vehicles,
slag, etc.

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Management Responsibilities (cont.)

• Designate a responsible individual to authorize hot work


permits.
• Insist that cutters/welders are trained in safe work habits for
their specific tasks.
• Advise all contractors about flammable or hazardous materials.

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Welding or Cutting Containers

• Ensure that used containers (drums, barrels, tanks) have been


thoroughly cleaned of flammable materials including grease,
tars and acids.
• All spaces must be vented and purged before welding.
• Purging with inert gas is recommended.

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