This hot work permit from Body Media International outlines safety procedures for welding, cutting, brazing, or other operations using open flames. It requires verifying safety precautions are in place, cordoning off the work area, and using trained personnel. The permit specifies checking for combustible materials and ventilation, requiring fire protection equipment and a firewatch after work is complete. The supervisor must authorize the work and ensure all necessary precautions are taken before the permit is issued and posted at the job site.
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Hot Work Permit
This hot work permit from Body Media International outlines safety procedures for welding, cutting, brazing, or other operations using open flames. It requires verifying safety precautions are in place, cordoning off the work area, and using trained personnel. The permit specifies checking for combustible materials and ventilation, requiring fire protection equipment and a firewatch after work is complete. The supervisor must authorize the work and ensure all necessary precautions are taken before the permit is issued and posted at the job site.
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Body Media International (Pvt.) Ltd.
34 KM, Ferozpur Road, Lahore, Pakistan
HOT WORK PERMIT Definition: This Hot Work permit is required for any operation involving open flames or producing heat and/or sparks. This includes Brazing, Cutting, Grinding, Heat guns, Soldering and Welding.
Scope: 1. Verify precautions listed below. 2. Area would be specified & Cordon Off. 3. Trained /Authorized person will complete the job.
Permit #: Issue Date: Expiration Date: Time:
Work Order #: Work Start Date: Work Completion Date: Time:
Location of Work Nature of Work
Building Name: _______________________________ Welding Cutting Brazing Soldering Other
Ensure that all equipment used for this work is in proper working order. ( ) ( ) Post warning signs to prevent others from accessing work area or from exposure to smoke or arc. ( ) ( ) Emergency exits available ( ) ( ) Ensure that no other hazardous operations in progress ( ) ( ) Other affected/involved personnel advised of operation and hazards ( ) ( ) Vessels, equipment drained, purged, ventilated and/or cleaned (i.e. hot tap work on tank, pipes ( ) ( ) Containers containing flammable liquids shall be certified and purged prior to hot tap). Appropriate PPE (Personal Protected Equipments) provided/worn. ( ) ( ) Supervisor notified of work location, time of operation and nature of hot work to be performed. ( ) ( ) Ensure that proper ventilation is maintained in the work area throughout the operation. ( ) ( ) Prevent smoke from traveling to other parts of the building. ( ) ( ) Checked Building/Area Air Currents and/or outdoor wind direction. ( ) ( ) Ensure that all combustible material is no less than 35 ft. from the operation. ( ) ( ) Ensure that all flammable material is no less than 50 ft. from the operation. ( ) ( ) Non-movable combustibles/flammables isolated, covered or shielded with fire retardant material. ( ) ( ) Floors swept clean of combustibles. ( ) ( ) Horizontal/vertical openings within 35 feet sealed or covered for spark/vapor control. ( ) ( ) Heat transfer, conduction, radiation adequately controlled. ( ) ( ) Ensure that fire detection systems will not be accidentally activated by hot work operation. ( ) ( ) Fire alarm system appropriately modified to prevent false alarms and occupants notified. ( ) ( ) Proper fire extinguishers available, operational and operators trained in their use. ( ) ( ) Provide a firewatch during the operation and for 30 minutes after work has been stopped. ( ) ( ) All operations personnel made aware of the fire evacuation and fire reporting procedures of the facility. ( ) ( ) Are UV shields in place? ( ) ( ) If hot work to be performed in a confined space, a confined space entry permit obtained. ( ) ( ) All operations personnel are aware of the fire evacuation and fire reporting procedures. ( ) ( ) Body Media International (Pvt.) Ltd. 34 KM, Ferozpur Road, Lahore, Pakistan
PPE & Other Equipment Required.
Tick items of PPE and other equipment required by persons conducting hot work. Appropriate goggles. First Aid. Proper gloves. Overalls. Helmet. Safety Shoes. Barricades. Welding Mask. Screens. Fire Extinguisher. Other. __________________
Authorization and Approval by Supervisor
I hereby certify that all necessary precautions have been taken to ensure the safety of this operation. This permit is valid only as long as work conditions existing at the time of issuance continue. Any change in condition that adversely affects safety in the work area while work is in progress shall cause the permit to expire. Safety precautions are now in place and I authorize the work to be performed. The permit will be posted on the job site.