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Hot-work permit
Documented authorization for temporary flame, spark, or heat-producing work under defined fire controls.
Safety notes
- Remove or protect combustibles, provide fire watch and extinguishers, control alarms, inspect afterward, and close formally.
- Applicable law, permits, collective agreements, venue rules, and qualified-person decisions take precedence.
In practice
Remove or protect combustibles, provide fire watch and extinguishers, control alarms, inspect afterward, and close formally.
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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.