Injury Illness Prevention Plan - Flipbook - Page 132
Health and Safety Program Manual
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Construction, Inc.
Issue Date: 10/16/23
Revision Date: 10/16/23
Hot Work
Reference: A-9
ventilation, unusual work locations, and specialized operations. Additional protective measures may be
required in certain instances.
Training
“Fire Watch” is a worker specifically trained and assigned to warn others of hazards associated with flammable
materials and when capable of preventing incipient stage fires. At a minimum the Fire Watch will be trained in
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Ensure proper “Hot Work” permit is on site
Ensure permit is signed by all appropriate personnel
Ensure adequate means of access and egress are provided to the work site
Read and understand all permit provisions, and maintain the conditions of the permit at all times
Wear an identification vest (made of flame-retardant material)
Maintain appropriate sewer drain coverage (if applicable)
Maintain a charged fire hose to the end nozzle, and/or a charged dry chemical fire extinguisher
with current inspection tags
Maintain spark containment by using approved fire blankets
Prevent the taking of samples, venting, or opening of piping or equipment in the immediate area
of the hot work
Must be able to communicate in English so that you can inform others in the event of emergency
conditions
Determine the exact location of firefighting equipment in the immediate area
Ensure proper barricading and warning signs are used
Continuously monitor the work area during and for 30 minutes after hot work has finished to
ensure no smoldering embers or slag exist
During actual hot work, keep area wet when possible
Continuously monitor the work area and surrounding area for any unsafe conditions, or
potentially hazardous conditions
In the event of a hazardous condition, emergency, or changing environment, the fire watch will
stop all work until it is safe to resume
Never leave the work site unless the work has stopped, or until you are relieved by another
worker with equal or greater training and knowledge
Ensure surrounding conditions are inspected and precautions are taken with consideration given
to wind direction
Ensure equipment such as welding machines, hoses, tools, etc., are located so as not to impede
access or egress, or access to firefighting equipment
In the event of a fire - Remain calm
Only extinguish a fire when it is clearly within your abilities and the equipment available
Know the location of the nearest alarm and how to activate the emergency system
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