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Hot work on a process involves:
- Cutting
- Brazing
- Grinding
- Electric or gas welding
- Burning
- Exposure of energized electrical conductors
Basically this means any activity on a process that creates a spark.
Therefore, it is important to determine the individual that will safe the vessel and/or piping prior to any hot work being performed.
So a hot work permit is required to be generated. This permit will ensure:
- Hazards associated with that task are communicated to personnel doing the work
- Safety precautions are taken to prevent fires or injuries to personnel performing the task
Hot work permit will document:
- Fire protection and prevention requirements
- Dates for the authorized work
- Equipment or object the hot work will be performed on