Civil Engineering Reference
In-Depth Information
Appendix 8.2
Example hot work checklist
HOT WORK CHECKLIST
Fire Protection
1. Where sprinklers are installed they have been isolated (in work area only).
2. Where fi re detection systems are installed, they have been isolated (in work area only).
3. A trained person not directly involved with the work will provide a continuous fi re
watch, in the work area and those adjoining areas to which sparks and heat may
spread, during the period of hot work operations and for at least one hour after it ceases.
4. At least two suitable extinguishers or a hose reel are immediately available. Both the
personnel undertaking the work and providing the fi re watch are trained in their use.
5. Personnel involved with the work and providing the fi re watch are familiar with the
means of escape and method of raising the alarm/calling the fi re service.
PRECAUTIONS WITHIN 10 METRES (MINIMUM) OF THE WORK
6. Combustible materials have been cleared from the area. Where materials cannot be
removed, protection has been provided by non-combustible or purpose-made blankets,
drapes or screens.
7. All fl ammable liquids have been removed from the area.
8. Floors have been swept clean and are clear of combustible/fl ammable material.
9. Combustible fl oors have been covered with overlapping sheets of non-combustible
material or wetted and liberally covered with sand. All openings and gaps (combustible
fl oors or otherwise) are adequately covered.
10. Protection (non-combustible or purpose-made blankets, drapes or screens) has been
provided for:
- Walls, partitions and ceilings of combustible construction or surface fi nish.
- All holes and other openings in walls, partitions and ceilings through which
sparks could pass.
11. Combustible materials have been moved away from the far side of walls or partitions
where heat could be conducted, especially where these incorporate metal.
12. Enclosed equipment (tanks, containers, dust collectors, etc.) has been emptied and
tested, or is known to be free of fl ammable concentrations of vapour or dust.
EQUIPMENT
13. Equipment for hot work has been checked and found in good order
14. Any gas cylinders in use for the work have been properly secured.
(The person carrying out this check should tick the appropriate boxes)
