Hot work
For the type of metalworking process, see Hot working.
Hot work is any process that can be a source of ignition when flammable material is present or can be a fire hazard regardless of the presence of flammable material in the workplace. Common hot work processes are welding, soldering, cutting and brazing. When flammable materials are present, industrial processes such as grinding and drilling become hot work processes.[1]
In some countries, such as the UK and Canada,[2] a hot work permit is required for hot work.[1]
Standards
In the United States, OSHA maintains regulations for hot work in the marine industrial setting. The following regulations apply:
- Hot Work. - 1915.14
- Welding, cutting and heating (hot work). - 1917.152
- Precautions for hot work. - 1915.503
Other relevant literature is:
- API RP 2009 : Safe Welding, Cutting, and Hot Work Practices in the Petroleum and Petrochemical Industries
See also
References
- 1 2 Hughes, Phil; Ferrett, Ed (2005), Introduction to health and safety at work: the handbook for the NEBOSH national general certificate (2nd ed.), Butterworth-Heinemann, p. 84, ISBN 978-0-7506-6623-7.
- ↑ http://www.ccohs.ca/oshanswers/safety_haz/welding/hotwork.html
External links
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