Hot work

Hazards

• Work such as welding, cutting, brazing, or grinding that can create flame, heat, or ignition-producing sparks.

Controls

• Use the required permit process, isolate combustibles, ventilate, provide suitable fire protection, inspect concealed spaces, assign fire watch, and monitor after work ends.

Personal protective equipment

• Select task-specific PPE only after hazards and higher-order controls have been evaluated.

Regional considerations

• Applicable law, permits, collective agreements, venue rules, and qualified-person decisions take precedence.

In practice

Use the required permit process, isolate combustibles, ventilate, provide suitable fire protection, inspect concealed spaces, assign fire watch, and monitor after work ends.

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