HOT WORK ACTIVITY

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 "The truest indicator of management's
ability to manage, is their ability to
manage each activity safely"

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 HOT WORK ACTIVITY TRAINING
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COURSE OBJECTIVES
1. Define what is Hot Work
2. Understand the main hazards associated with hot work
activities
3. Know the requirements in performing hot works
4. Know the standards in handling gas cylinders
5. Understand how an oxy acetylene works
6. Be able to enumerate general good practices
before doing hot works

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 WHAT IS A HOT WORK ?

Hot Work means an open flame,

welding arc, non-explosion proof
electrical tools or equipment and
any heat source, capable of causing
ignition.

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Types of Hot Work Activity
Welding Activity
 Arc – Two metals are joined by generating an electric
arc between a covered metal electrode and the
base metal.

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Proper Handling of Cylinder Gas
Cylinder Storage – All Gas Cylinders must be tied and secured at
all times. The following requirements must also be followed for Gas
Cylinder storage.

• They must be stored more than 10 meters from any open flame
• Store under cover out of direct sunlight
• They must be stored away from any heat source above 50°C
• They must be stored with suitable ventilation (externally in
cages)
• They must be stored vertically or in an approved basket/carrier
when in use (workshops and within construction site).
• They must not be stored near an electrical source nor where
they could come in contact with exposed electrical wiring
• All empty cylinders shall be stored separately from full cylinders
with their valves closed and shall be segregated by bottle type
• Any Oxygen and Acetylene gas cylinders should be separated
by a distance of 5 meters when stored in bulk stores
• Acetylene cylinders must never be stored horizontally
• All cylinders must be secured before they are transported or
moved
• Cylinders must not be lifted or pulled by the cylinder valve.

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Proper Transporting
• To close the cylinder valves, remove the regulator and
of Cylinder Gas replace the valve protection cap and hand tight before
moving a cylinder.
• Move cylinders with appropriate trolleys and secure the
cylinders in an upright position.
• Use proper lifting cradles or a suitable platform when
hoisting cylinders by a crane, derrick, or other hoisting
mechanism.
• Call the supplier to remove leaky cylinders immediately.
• Secure cylinders in an upright position when cylinders are
transported by motor vehicle.
DO NOT
• Do not lift a cylinder by the valve cap. Never sling with ropes
or chains or lift with electromagnets.
• Do not drag, slide, or drop cylinders. They can be rolled for
short distances on their base.
• Do not allow the cylinders to strike each other violently.
• Never place cylinders on their sides as rollers to move
equipment.
• Do not lay acetylene cylinders on their sides. If an acetylene
tank has accidentally been left on its side, set it upright for at
least one hour before it is used.

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Types of Hot Work Activity
Grinding Activity

Angle or Portable Grinders

Inch Die Grinders

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Types of Hot Work Activity
Heating Activity

rotary furnace / kiln

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Types of Hot Work Activity
Mechanical Cutting

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Types of Hot Work Activity
Jack Hammering

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Hazard associated with Hot Works
Heat

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Heat Stress

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 Fires
• Sparks, molten metal, conduction, convection
• Poor housekeeping
• Flammable substances in area
• Untrained staff using HW equipment
• Poor supervision
• Lack of safety systems.

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Dust, Smoke and fumes

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Welding Fumes

Welding fumes are a complex

mixture of metallic oxides, silicates
and fluorides. Fumes are formed
when a metal is heated above its
boiling point and its vapours
condense into very fine, particles
(solid particulates). Welding fumes
generally contain particles from
the electrode and the material
being welded.

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What types of radiation are associated with welding?

Arc eye
A flash burn is a painful inflammation of the
cornea, which is the clear tissue that covers the
front of the eye. A flash burn occurs when you are
exposed to bright ultraviolet (UV) light. It can be
caused by all types of UV light, but welding
torches are the most common source. That’s why
it is sometimes called ‘welder’s flash’ or ‘arc eye.’

Flash burns are like sunburn in the eye and can

affect both your eyes. Your cornea can repair itself
in one to two days, and usually heals without
leaving a scar. However, if the flash burn is not
treated, an infection may start. This can be serious
and may lead to some loss of vision.

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Arc eye or flash burn
Symptoms:
The symptoms include:
• pain that may be mild to very
severe, usually starting a few
hours after the incident
• bloodshot eyes
• light sensitivity
• watery eyes
• blurred vision
• the feeling of having something in
your eye.

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Skin irritation (UV).
Welding arcs and flames emit intense visible,
ultraviolet, and infrared radiation.:

• UV radiation in a welding arc will burn

unprotected skin just like UV radiation in
sunlight. This is true for direct exposure to UV
radiation as well as radiation that is reflected
from metal surfaces, walls, and ceilings. Surface
finishes and certain paint colours can reduce the
amount of UV radiation that is reflected.
• Long-term exposure to UV radiation can cause
skin cancer.
• Infrared radiation and visible light normally have
very little effect on the skin.

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Requirements in performing Hot Works
Safe System of Work - OSH Standards1989 p47,1100.01

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Requirements in performing Hot Works
Safe System of Work - OSH Standards1989 p47,1100.01

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 Requirements in performing Hot Works
Trained Fire Watch
Stay alert and be responsible to actively prevent and fight
any incipient stage fires.

Do not perform other duties in combination with fire watch

activities while hot work is in progress (29 CFR 1915.504(c)).

Have a clear view of and immediate access to all areas of hot

work (29 CFR 1915.504(c)(2)(i)).

Have the proper fire extinguisher or charged water hose

ready for use.

Ensure that you have the ability to communicate with

workers in the area of hot work (29 CFR 1915.504(c)(2)(ii)).

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 Requirements in performing Hot Works
Isolate or cover combustible materials that cannot be removed with Trained Fire Watch
fire-resistant blankets and flameretardant chemical gels or solutions.
Wet down the area surrounding hot work.

Do not abandon the hot work area during breaks or interruptions, or at

the end of work shifts, unless properly relieved.

Continue fire watch duties for at least 30 minutes after completing hot
work, unless released by your employer after a site inspection (29
CFR 1915.504(c)(2)(iv)).

Follow all confined space entry and hot work requirements

established by your employer, the shipyard competent person (SCP),
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)-certified Marine Chemist,
or Coast Guard authorized person (29 CFR 1915.12 and 29 CFR
1915.14).

Shut down any hot work activity deemed unsafe and take the
appropriate corrective measures to restore and maintain safe
conditions. Immediately address all concerns or refer questions to
your employer or the SCP

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Requirements in performing Hot Works
Permit to Work - Hot Works Permit

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Good Practices before doing hot works

• All employees who are expected to perform hot work must be familiar
and trained in Hot Work Procedures.
• Jobs like electric arc welding, brazing, gas soldering, oxygen-
acetylene cutting, welding and torch applied roofing work may require
the use of a hot work permit.
• Permits are issued for a specific job and for a specific time frame.
• All necessary equipment must be on site properly inspected and in
good working order before work begins.
• A fire watch must be present for the duration of hot work and for at least
30 minutes after work is completed.

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