This eLearning course will assist with identifying hot work, understanding the hazards of hot work, and how to safely manage hot work using a permit program to prevent property damage and business interruption losses. The course takes approximately 30 minutes to complete and covers the following topics:
Online training, risk bulletins and hot work permits: Hot work management
Online training
What is how work?
Hot work loss lessons
Managing hot work
Hot work procedures
Risk bulletin: Hot work management
Hot work is defined as any activity that involves open flames or produces heat and/or sparks capable of initiating fires or explosions. Examples of hot work include: welding, cutting, grinding, drilling, soldering, brazing, torch-applied roofing, etc.
Hot work may also include electrical work in areas which may contain flammable or explosive atmospheres. This list is not exhaustive, but should serve to highlight the type of activity which constitutes hot work.
Hot work permits
Instructions for permit issuer:
1. Inspect work area and verify all applicable precautions listed below have been taken or do not proceed with work
2. Complete permit and display in work area
3. Complete final check of work area
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