Hot Work Safety and the Permitting Process

Hot work, which includes any operations involving flame or high heat, or that can act as an ignition source, in construction and industrial workplaces causes 30 fatalities and $300 million in property damage per year. This Video On Demand is designed to help manage the risks of hot work so it can be performed safely.

Take this course to learn about OSHA’s hot work permit requirements, including the mandatory checklist of hot work hazards for the site in question. The role and responsibilities of the hot work safety manager is discussed, along with the types of precautions that must be observed before hot work begins. The training demonstrates how to make the work area fire safe so the hot work safety manager can sign off on the permit. Finally, the video explains the hazards of performing hot work in confined spaces, such as tanks, storage bins, vaults, manholes and tunnels. It discusses the hot work permitting requirements for these conditions.

This training course is intended for anyone in industrial or construction settings, whose work utilizes flames or produces sparks in non-fire safe areas. Learn how to conduct hot work safely and comply with OSHA requirements.

   This course is in the Video On Demand format, to read about Video On Demand features click here.

Anyone involved in welding, cutting, brazing, and soldering

• Introduction
• Hot Work and Its Hazards
• The Purpose of a Hot Work Permit
• First Steps in the Permitting Process
• Preparing the Area and Performing the Work
• Hot Work in Confined Spaces
• Conclusion

• Preventing Fires During Hot Work Operations
• Welding Safety
• Creating Safety in Welding Operations