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SWC - Hot Work

This document outlines the necessary steps and confirmations required before starting Hot Work activities, focusing on energy isolation, hazard identification, gas testing, atmosphere monitoring, ignition source control, and flammable material management. Each step includes specific actions to ensure safety and compliance with regulations. It emphasizes the importance of verification and documentation prior to commencing work.

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SWC - Hot Work

This document outlines the necessary steps and confirmations required before starting Hot Work activities, focusing on energy isolation, hazard identification, gas testing, atmosphere monitoring, ignition source control, and flammable material management. Each step includes specific actions to ensure safety and compliance with regulations. It emphasizes the importance of verification and documentation prior to commencing work.

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Start-Work

Start Work Check

Hot Work
WHEN TO COMPLETE – Before the start of any HOT WORK activities

Confirm each control/ Guidance for confirming each control/safeguard Person(s) Start-Work
safeguard below before Performing Verifier
starting work Work

ENERGY ISOLATION

I HAVE CONFIRMED:

The Hot Work has been • All potential energy sources have been identified, isolated, and locked and
1 evaluated for energy tagged per isolation plan
isolation requirements. • The system has been drained, flushed, or purged to remove flammable/
Does Hot Work require explosive materials or gases
energy isolation?
Yes: No:
If yes: complete Energy
Isolation Start-Work
Check
If no: continue to Step 2

PRIOR TO HOT WORK ACTIVITIES

I HAVE CONFIRMED:

The hazards have been • Complete a task risk assessment specific to the scope of work
2 identified, controlled, • Discuss hazards with the work team prior to the start of work
and it is safe to start • Check for simultaneous operations that may introduce any additional hazards

Is the Hot Work in a • The initial gas test has been completed by a Qualified Gas Tester:
3 hazardous area? - At all openings below and above the hot work area
Yes: No: - At a minimum distance around the hot work area
• Gas readings are within the required range
If Yes: Confirm the
Note: Confirm gas testing outside of defined hazardous area if required for other
initial gas test has been
reasons. Gas testing should be in compliance with company requirements and
completed
applicable regulations.
If No: Move to Step 5

The Hot Work • Follow-up test frequency is documented (e.g., in the permit) before starting work
4 atmosphere will be Note: ”Continually” monitored means periodic monitoring of the atmosphere with a
continually monitored defined frequency or continuous monitoring throughout the duration of work activities.

Ignition sources • Barriers are in place to prevent ignition in the hot work area:
5 are identified and - Drains, gaps, openings in tanks or piping have been covered/sealed
controlled - Vents are isolated/routed away from the area
• A trained Fire Watch has been designated and is at the work location
• Firefighting equipment is inspected, on site, and fully functional

Flammable/combustible • All flammable/combustible materials have been removed or, if not removed,
6 materials have been measures (e.g., fire blankets) are in place to shield them from ignition sources
removed or isolated

Confirm these controls/safeguards are in place and verified prior to starting work.
Stop and seek help if anything changes.

Printed Name & Role Signature Date

Start-Work Verifier
Start-Work Check

Hot Work

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