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	* Risk assessment.		* Risk assessment.
	* Safe2Torch.		* Safe2Torch.
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	* Welding consumables.		* Welding consumables.
	* Welding equipment market.		* Welding equipment market.

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Designing Buildings at 08:49, 30 October 2020

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	* Appropriate screening, protection and display of safety notices.		* Appropriate screening, protection and display of safety notices.

−	~~= Find out more =~~	+	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =
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−	=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===	+

	* Fire.		* Fire.
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	* Welding equipment market.		* Welding equipment market.

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	* Scheduling hot works during periods when other works are quieter.		* Scheduling hot works during periods when other works are quieter.
	* Applying safe systems for undertaking the hot works.		* Applying safe systems for undertaking the hot works.
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		+	In 2020, it was reported that research indicated hot works were to blame for 79% of all fires on construction sites in Scotland during the previous year. Ref [http://www.constructionmanagermagazine.com/news/construction-firms-warned-hot-works-fire-risk/ http://www.constructionmanagermagazine.com/news/construction-firms-warned-hot-works-fire-risk/]

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	* Welding equipment market.		* Welding equipment market.

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Designing Buildings at 13:30, 10 January 2018

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	=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===		=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===

−	* BS 9999.
	* Fire.		* Fire.
−	* Fire detection and alarm system.
−	* Fire inspector.
−	* Fire protection engineering.
−	* Fire safety design.
	* Method statement.		* Method statement.
	* Permit to work for construction.		* Permit to work for construction.
	* Risk assessment.		* Risk assessment.
		+	* Safe2Torch.
	* Welding consumables.		* Welding consumables.
	* Welding equipment market.		* Welding equipment market.

	[[Category:Health_and_safety_/_CDM]] [[Category:Standards_/_measurements]] [[Category:Construction_management]] [[Category:Roles_/_services]]		[[Category:Health_and_safety_/_CDM]] [[Category:Standards_/_measurements]] [[Category:Construction_management]] [[Category:Roles_/_services]]

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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =

−	The term ‘hot work’ refers to processes that require the use of open flames or that produce sparks through heat and friction that could ignite into a fire. ~~Types of hot~~ works ~~can~~ include:	+	The term ‘hot work’ refers to processes that require the use of open flames or that produce sparks through heat and friction that could ignite into a fire. Hot works include:

	* Riveting.		* Riveting.
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	* Use of any equipment that incorporates a flame.		* Use of any equipment that incorporates a flame.

−	Hot works can pose a significant fire risk, from both the initial risks of ignition as ~~well as being~~ a cause of rapid fire spread. ~~The need~~ to ~~undertake~~ hot work ~~will~~ be ~~dependent on the specific work activities and conditions of the project, and sufficient rules and control measures must be put in place by a fire safety professional~~.	+	Hot works can pose a significant fire risk, from both the initial risks of ignition and as a cause of rapid fire spread. According to BS 9999, only if no satisfactory alternative method is feasible should hot work be undertaken.

−	~~According to BS 9999, only if no satisfactory alternative method is feasible should hot work be undertaken.~~ Precautions should ~~be taken that~~ include ~~the following~~:	+	Precautions should include:

−	* Carrying the hot work outdoors or in specially designated areas that minimise fire risk if possible.	+	* Carrying out the hot work outdoors or in specially-designated areas that minimise fire risk if possible.
−	* ~~Schedule~~ hot works during periods when other works are quieter.	+	* Scheduling hot works during periods when other works are quieter.
−	* ~~Apply~~ safe systems for ~~undertaken~~ the hot works.	+	* Applying safe systems for undertaking the hot works.

	= Hot work permit =		= Hot work permit =
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	BS 9999 recommends that a ‘hot work permit’ be followed in order to ensure actions are taken to mitigate and minimise risks before, during and after the works. The permit is appropriate when there are flammable materials in close proximity to the works, and when the work environment is not ordinarily used for such activities.		BS 9999 recommends that a ‘hot work permit’ be followed in order to ensure actions are taken to mitigate and minimise risks before, during and after the works. The permit is appropriate when there are flammable materials in close proximity to the works, and when the work environment is not ordinarily used for such activities.

−	The permit is used ~~for the following~~:	+	The permit is used:

−	* To ensure there is a formal check confirming ~~that~~ appropriate work processes are being adhered to.	+	* To ensure there is a formal check confirming appropriate work processes are being adhered to.
	* To provide time limits for safe working.		* To provide time limits for safe working.
−	* To provide for special PPE or communication methods.	+	* To provide for special PPE (personal protective equipment) or communication methods.
	* For coordinating work activities.		* For coordinating work activities.
	* To ensure proper supervision throughout.		* To ensure proper supervision throughout.
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	When being employed to complete hot works contractors may be required to use the client’s hot work procedure, or they may use a suitable procedure of their own. In the case of the latter, the client must ensure that the contractor is using a suitable hot work procedure.		When being employed to complete hot works contractors may be required to use the client’s hot work procedure, or they may use a suitable procedure of their own. In the case of the latter, the client must ensure that the contractor is using a suitable hot work procedure.

−	There are varying levels of risk depending on the type of work and the area within the building that it is taking place~~, therefore~~, the hot work permit system should be adapted to the particular needs and risks. In terms of the proposed works, the permit should be designed to provide as much information as possible.	+	There are varying levels of risk depending on the type of work and the area within the building that it is taking place. As a result, the hot work permit system should be adapted to the particular needs and risks. In terms of the proposed works, the permit should be designed to provide as much information as possible.

−	Typically, the hot work permit will identify ~~the following~~:	+	Typically, the hot work permit will identify:

	* Administrative details (permit title, number, job location, etc.).		* Administrative details (permit title, number, job location, etc.).
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	* Combustible materials removed before work commences.		* Combustible materials removed before work commences.
	* Floors swept clean and combustible surfaces covered with heat protections mats.		* Floors swept clean and combustible surfaces covered with heat protections mats.
−	* Walls covered and combustibles moved away ~~if necessary~~.	+	* Walls covered and combustibles moved away.
	* Elimination of explosive atmosphere in the area.		* Elimination of explosive atmosphere in the area.
	* Removal of flammable liquids and gas cylinders.		* Removal of flammable liquids and gas cylinders.

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	The term ‘hot work’ refers to processes that require the use of open flames or that produce sparks through heat and friction that could ignite into a fire. Types of hot works can include:		The term ‘hot work’ refers to processes that require the use of open flames or that produce sparks through heat and friction that could ignite into a fire. Types of hot works can include:

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	* Schedule hot works during periods when other works are quieter.		* Schedule hot works during periods when other works are quieter.
	* Apply safe systems for undertaken the hot works.		* Apply safe systems for undertaken the hot works.
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		+	= Hot work permit =

	BS 9999 recommends that a ‘hot work permit’ be followed in order to ensure actions are taken to mitigate and minimise risks before, during and after the works. The permit is appropriate when there are flammable materials in close proximity to the works, and when the work environment is not ordinarily used for such activities.		BS 9999 recommends that a ‘hot work permit’ be followed in order to ensure actions are taken to mitigate and minimise risks before, during and after the works. The permit is appropriate when there are flammable materials in close proximity to the works, and when the work environment is not ordinarily used for such activities.

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The term ‘hot work’ refers to processes that require the use of open flames or that produce sparks through heat and friction that could ignite into a fire. Types of hot works can include:

* Riveting.
* Welding.
* Flame cutting.
* Brazing.
* Soldering.
* Thawing.
* Grinding and drilling (when flammable materials are present).
* Use of any equipment that incorporates a flame.

Hot works can pose a significant fire risk, from both the initial risks of ignition as well as being a cause of rapid fire spread. The need to undertake hot work will be dependent on the specific work activities and conditions of the project, and sufficient rules and control measures must be put in place by a fire safety professional.

According to BS 9999, only if no satisfactory alternative method is feasible should hot work be undertaken. Precautions should be taken that include the following:

* Carrying the hot work outdoors or in specially designated areas that minimise fire risk if possible.
* Schedule hot works during periods when other works are quieter.
* Apply safe systems for undertaken the hot works.

BS 9999 recommends that a ‘hot work permit’ be followed in order to ensure actions are taken to mitigate and minimise risks before, during and after the works. The permit is appropriate when there are flammable materials in close proximity to the works, and when the work environment is not ordinarily used for such activities.

The permit is used for the following:

* To ensure there is a formal check confirming that appropriate work processes are being adhered to.
* To provide time limits for safe working.
* To provide for special PPE or communication methods.
* For coordinating work activities.
* To ensure proper supervision throughout.

When being employed to complete hot works contractors may be required to use the client’s hot work procedure, or they may use a suitable procedure of their own. In the case of the latter, the client must ensure that the contractor is using a suitable hot work procedure.

There are varying levels of risk depending on the type of work and the area within the building that it is taking place, therefore, the hot work permit system should be adapted to the particular needs and risks. In terms of the proposed works, the permit should be designed to provide as much information as possible.

Typically, the hot work permit will identify the following:

* Administrative details (permit title, number, job location, etc.).
* Description of the work to be undertaken.
* The person/s carrying out the work.
* Likely length of time to complete the work.
* Identified hazards and required precautions.
* Work methods that are required.
* Types of fire-fighting equipment available.

In addition, the permit will identify the requirements that must be met within the work area which include the following:

* Combustible materials removed before work commences.
* Floors swept clean and combustible surfaces covered with heat protections mats.
* Walls covered and combustibles moved away if necessary.
* Elimination of explosive atmosphere in the area.
* Removal of flammable liquids and gas cylinders.
* Appropriate screening, protection and display of safety notices.

= Find out more =

=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===

* BS 9999.
* Fire.
* Fire detection and alarm system.
* Fire inspector.
* Fire protection engineering.
* Fire safety design.
* Method statement.
* Permit to work for construction.
* Risk assessment.
* Welding consumables.
* Welding equipment market.

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