Hot Work Permitting Procedure
Short checklist for hot work permitting procedure.
- Notify EHS 24-hours in advance of Hot Work to be performed.
- Review policy with EHS/PAI.
- Complete a Hot Work Permit.
- EHS Keeps copy of file.
- Contractor/employee keeps original at site of Hot Work.
- EHS/PAI will accompany contractor/employee to site for pre-inspection.
- EHS/PAI will inspect on SITE during the job each day.
- Call EHS/PAI when job is complete.
- EHS/PAI will sign off on SITE after Hot Work is complete*
- *If Hot Work is to continue the next continuous day, the post-work inspection will also serve as the pre-work inspection for the next continuous day. However, contractor/employee will call EHS prior to the beginning of the job for that day.
EHS will provide contractor/employee with emergency contact information.
- *If Hot Work is to continue the next continuous day, the post-work inspection will also serve as the pre-work inspection for the next continuous day. However, contractor/employee will call EHS prior to the beginning of the job for that day.
- Contractor/Employee will be responsible for posting Warning signs on doors, entrances, hallways ear or those which lead to the area where hot work is to be performed.
- Contractor or employee is to provide a Fire Watch. A Fire Watch is someone who has no other responsibilities other than being a Fire Watch and who is trained and ready to operate a fire extinguisher in case of a fire. The Fire Watch will carry an emergency communication device at all times.
- Permits are only valid during the authorized period noted on the form. Another permit must be used for new jobs.
EHS (Environmental Health and Safety)
PRI {Permit Authorizing Individual)