S 9.3C - Onboard Hotwork Permit
S 9.3C - Onboard Hotwork Permit
To be filled prior to any "Hot Work" in spaces other than safe area, such as workshops.Before completing this form refer to
QHSE section 9 and notes at end of this checklist.
1) Has work plan meeting been held and risk assessment completed ?
2) Is the area clean and clear of oil and other dangerous material ?
Radius of area to be cleaned (if applicable) : ___________________________________
3) Adjacent area/compartment cleaned, gas free, inert or filled with water ?
4) Has the hotwork area been checked with a Combustible Gas Detector for hydrocarbon
vapours & found less than 1% L.F.L. ?
5) Is adjacent fuel oil bunker tank checked with a Combustible Gas Detector for
hydrocarbon vapours & found less than 1% L.F.L. ?
6) Is it confirmed that hotwork will not cause heat transfer throughout the bulkhead of
bunker tank ?
7) Oxygen content in compartment is 20.9% ?
8) Are vapour lines blanked or isolated to area concerned ?
9) Is ventilation to area adequate and continuous ?
10) Has the equipment or pipeline been gas freed ?
11) Has the equipment or pipeline been blanked ?
12) Is the equipment or pipeline free of liquid ?
13) Is equipment to be used in good order and men wearing suitable PPE ?
14) Are fire fighting/life saving appliances in good order and ready for use ?
15) Is the safety organisation and communication plan discussed with all concerned ?
16) Is the Hot Work area more than 500 mm from fuel oil tank deck or bulkhead ?
17) Has approval been obtained from Head Office ?
18) If vessel is in port, has written approval been obtained from port authorities ?
19) Personnel carrying out the work should be adequately trained and be in possession of a
valid certificate, to carry out the work safely & effectively.
20) Fire watch procedures established for the area of hot work and adjacent areas, including
continous monitoring.
B) Additional Checks to be carried out by Tankers
1) Has cargo tank atmosphere checks carried out and entry permit issued ?
2) Has cargo tank washed & gas freed ?
D. On completion of Hotwork
The work has been completed, equipment secured, permit closed and Company has been informed.