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Hot work
Also known as hot-work operation.
Work such as welding, cutting, brazing, or grinding that can create flame, heat, or ignition-producing sparks.
Safety notes
- Use the required permit process, isolate combustibles, ventilate, provide suitable fire protection, inspect concealed spaces, assign fire watch, and monitor after work ends.
- 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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Sources
- Safety Bulletins · Contract Services Administration Trust Fund
- Recommended Practices for Safety and Health Programs · Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Educational reference only. Requirements vary by jurisdiction, employer, venue, and production context.