Hot work Procedure

Document Revision 00
No. CWP-CHEC-JAC-HSE-PRO-

CONSOLIDATION WORKS OF FIRST AND SECOND

CONTAINER TERMINALS KING ABDULAZIZ PORT
IN DAMMAM

HOT WORK PROCEDURE

Shamsuddin Tong Lin Shi Lan Issued for

00 22.Jul .23
Approval

Prepared By Reviewed By Approved By

Rev No. Date Remarks
Safety Engineer Safety Supervisor Safety Manager
CONTENTS
Acronyms/Abbreviations and Definitions ...................................................................................................... 4

1. PURPOSE .......................................................................................................................................... 6

2. SCOPE .............................................................................................................................................. 6

3. REFERENCES ..................................................................................................................................... 6

4. TRAINING AND COMPETENCY ........................................................................................................... 6

5. RESPONSIBILITIES ............................................................................................................................. 7

5.1 Project Manage ....................................................................................................................................... 7

5.2 HSE Manager ........................................................................................................................................... 7

5.3 Permit Issuing Authority ......................................................................................................................... 7

5.4 Permit Coordinator ................................................................................................................................. 8

5.5 HSE Officers............................................................................................................................................. 8

5.6 Supervisor/ Engineer/ Site Manager (Permit Holder)............................................................................. 8

5.7 Subcontractors ........................................................................................................................................ 9

5.8 All Operatives .......................................................................................................................................... 9

5.9 Applying for Hot work Permits................................................................................................................ 9

5.10 Issuing Hot work Permits ........................................................................................................................ 9

5.11 Working Under a Permit ....................................................................................................................... 10

5.12 Close out of Permit ............................................................................................................................... 11

5.13 Validity of Hot work Permit .................................................................................................................. 11

5.14 Withdrawal of Permit ........................................................................................................................... 11

5.15 Workers Responsibility ......................................................................................................................... 11

5.16 Welders ................................................................................................................................................. 12

5.17 Fire Watchers ........................................................................................................................................ 12

6. IGNITION SOURCE (COMBUSTION ENGINES) .................................................................................... 12

7. IGNITION SOURCE (VEHICLE ENTRY ONLY) ....................................................................................... 12

8. IGNITION SOURCE (POWER TOOLS ONLY) ........................................................................................ 13

9. HOT WORK PROCEDURE REQUIREMENTS ........................................................................................ 13

9.1 General Requirements .......................................................................................................................... 13

9.2 Fire Prevention Measures ..................................................................................................................... 15

 9.3 Site Preparation .................................................................................................................................... 16

9.4 Ventilation............................................................................................................................................. 16

9.5 Personal Protective Equipment: ........................................................................................................... 16

9.6 Welding Gloves EN 12477 ..................................................................................................................... 17

9.7 Fire Watch Requirements ..................................................................................................................... 18

9.8 First Aid Equipment............................................................................................................................... 18

10. HOT WORK IN CONFINED SPACE ..................................................................................................... 19

11. FIRE PROTECTION ........................................................................................................................... 21

12. FUMES, GASES AND DUST ............................................................................................................... 21

13. GAS CYLINDERS .............................................................................................................................. 21

13.1 Oxygen Fuel Gas Welding and Cutting .................................................................................................. 23

13.1.1 Start- Up ........................................................................................................................................ 23

13.1.2 Shut Down ..................................................................................................................................... 24
14. ELECTRIC ARC WELDING AND CUTTING ..................................................................................................... 24

14.1 Inert Gas Metal Arc Welding ................................................................................................................. 25

15. CARE OF COMPRESSED GAS CYLINDERS ........................................................................................... 25

16. APPENDIX B HOT WORK PERMIT ..................................................................................................... 27

17. APPENDIX F PTW FLOW CHART...................................................................................................... 29

18. HOT WORK INSPECTION CHECKLIST ................................................................................................. 30

19. JOB HAZARD ANALYSIS AND RISK ASSESSMENT ............................................................................... 31

ACRONYMS/ABBREVIATIONS AND DEFINITIONS

Employer Saudi Global Port Company

Consultant Jacobs
Contractor Branch of China Harbour Engineering Company Ltd.
Project Consolidation works of first and second container
Terminals king abdulaziz port
Sector Regulatory Authority Sector Regulatory Authority, which is a public authority.
or government agency responsible for exercising
autonomous authority over some area of human
activity in a regulatory or supervisory capacity
and the Construction Director
Vendor/ Supplier Supplier of materials, equipment, services suppliers’
Subject to a Purchase Order
Sub-Contractor Any organization hired by CHEC to construct a project
or to provide services including their sub-contractors
.
Works All works and services to be performed by Contractor
as per the Package 1 Employer's Requirements
Specification and Contract Agreement.
Hot Works
Any work that produces open flames, hot slag or sparks. Hot works shall define as cutting,
welding, brazing, soldering, grinding, and or any other similar situation.
Combustible A material capable of sustained burning when ignited and in the presence of air..
Flammable - A liquid having a flashpoint below 37Oc
Fire Watch -- A person who has been trained to monitor the work area for unwanted fires
during and for 30 minutes after the completion of hot work, and to prevent any such fires should
they occur..
Ignition Source
A source of energy sufficient to ignite a flammable atmosphere. Such sources include, but are
not limited to, flames, incandescent material, electrical spark, hot surfaces and mechanical
sparks.
Hot work permit – A hot work permit is a written document that entitles to perform hot
work at a temporary hot work site. Granting a hot work permit requires that risks have been
identified and assessed, and necessary safety precautions defined
Designated Hot Work Areas
Are places such as in workshops where flammable and combustible materials have been
removed, compressed gas cylinders are secured and located at least 15 feet away from the
actual hot work, ventilation considerations have been made, fire extinguishing equipment is
available, welding screens, where applicable, are in place to protect other workers in the area,
and the area has been posted as a hot works area by CHEC management.

Flash Point- work activity outside of the project posted working hours.

Local Exhaust Ventilation - A ventilation system that captures and removes the
contaminants at the point they are being produced before they escape into the worksite.

Affected Employee - Employees impacted by the performance of permitted work which may
include hot work

Authorized employee - Employees trained and authorized to perform permitted work in the
plant

Flammable Atmosphere- A mixture of dangerous substances with air, under atmospheric

conditions, in the form of gases, vapors, mist or dust which are ignitable and after ignition has
occurred, combustion spreads to the entire unburned mixture.

Lower Explosive Limit (LEL) - The lower limit of flammability of a gas or vapor at ordinary
ambient temperatures expressed in a percent of the gas or vapor in air by volume. For the
purposes of this procedure, the %LEL limit for hot work permit authorization is 0.0% LEL. A
variance must be obtained prior to conducting work with
readings above 0.0% LEL.

PED (Portable Electronic Device) - Any battery operated device with a battery larger than
a button that has the potential to create a spark when the battery is removed or is in use.
1. PURPOSE
Hot work operation procedure establishes the minimum safe working guidelines for the
operation cutting, welding, brazing, grinding and soldering or any other similar operation
(Hot Work) throughout the Consolidation works of First and Second Container Terminals King
Abdulaziz Port project. It also covers the control of ignition sources such as spark-producing
tools and devices in hazardous areas. The program meets the basic requirements of the local
regulations.

2. SCOPE
To provide communications between operations and maintenance/contract personnel
involved, regarding the safety of the jobsite conditions, including the potential hazards and
safety information while performing Hot Work.

A Hot Work Permit must be used to control all Hot Work performed on Westlake property,
except for the following.
• Permanent designated shop locations
• Temporary fabricating areas may be treated as permanent designated shop locations
by means of evaluation and mutual agreement between the Operations Supervisor,
Field Engineering and the Safety Department.

3. REFERENCES
• Appendix 7 Permit to Work System
• Health and Safety Plan
• Appendix B Hot Work Permit
• Emergency Response Plan

4. TRAINING AND COMPETENCY

CHEC HSE management shall ensure that Training shall be on competency based and include:
• Position Responsibilities and Duties
• Cutters, welders and their supervisors must be suitably trained in the safe operations
of their equipment and must understand and adhere to the CHEC Hot Work operations
e.g. Welding and Cutting Procedure.
• Type and selection of correct welding and cutting equipment.
• Care, maintenance and inspection of welding and cutting equipment.
CHEC - HSE department shall maintain the record of training for review.
Refresh training shall be conducted on regular basis when:

• There is deviations or inadequacies from employee’s knowledge.

• There is change in the techniques or new technology adopted.
• After an incident occurred etc.
5. RESPONSIBILITIES
5.1 Project Manage
Consolidation works of First and Second Container Terminals King Abdulaziz Port Project
Manager shall be ultimately responsible to :
• Provide the required sources to implement the hot work procedure across the
project.
• Ensuring that there are arrangements for identifying, evaluating and managing
risk associated with hot work
• To provide, as far as is practical, a safe working environment for hot work
employees;
• Ensuring that there are arrangements for monitoring incidents linked to hot
working and that the trust regularly reviews the effectiveness of this procedure.

5.2 HSE Manager

CHEC HSE manger is responsible to implement and monitor the procedure across the
Consolidation works of First and Second Container Terminals King Abdulaziz Port Project
and shall monitor the effectiveness of this procedure.
• Putting procedures and safe systems of work into practice which are designed to
eliminate or reduce the risks associated with hot work operations;
• Ensuring that staff groups and individuals identified as being at risk are given
appropriate information, instruction and training;
• Ensuring that the hot work risk assessment is communicated to all staff members
involved in the activities and keeping signed documentary evidence that those
employees have read and understood the risk assessment and will comply with
the control measures put in place for their safety.

5.3 Permit Issuing Authority

It is the responsibility of CHEC Construction Manager assigned to the specific activity as
Permit Issuer to ensure that all Hot work permits are issued in accordance with this Hot
work procedure and all relevant information provided in the permit, so the work will be
carried out safely without impacting or interference to other operations.
• He will ensure that all area operations that may be impacted by the operation of
Hot work permit required activity are notified prior to commencing the activity.
• He will also ensure that operative has completed the relevant training and is
deemed competent.
Subcontractor personnel are not allowed to issue permit as a Permit issuing authority.
5.4 Permit Coordinator
It is the responsibility of the CHEC HSE Permit Coordinator that all Permit Authority and
Permit Holders are appropriately trained to carry out their duties.

• He will assist in the assessment of permit documentation required. A register

shall be maintained for all permits to work which must be available for
inspection.
• He must ensure that records of all the permits are maintained and made available
upon request.

5.5 HSE Officers

HSE Officers will monitor the Hot work permit requirements and check compliance to
the same on regular basis. HSE officers are authorized to withdraw the permit if
specified control measures are not in place.

5.6 Supervisor/ Engineer/ Site Manager (Permit Holder)

HSE management shall coordinate with management to implement the procedure across
the project.
Managers, Engineers and Supervisors shall ensure that:
• Determine if property is safe for welding and cutting/hot work operations;
• Welding/cutting/hot work operations are performed in designated areas by
trained and authorized personnel only;
• Risk assessment has been conducted prior to start the hot work at site.
• All hot work is planned and supervised properly.
• Provide training for all employees whose task includes heat, spark or flame
producing operations such as welding, brazing, or grinding;
• Develop and monitor effective hot work procedures;
• Provide safe equipment for hot work;
• Provide the correct and effective PPE for all hot work;
• Monitor all hot work operations;
• All hot work equipment and PPE are in safe working order;
• Allow only trained and authorized employees to conduct hot work and conduct
inspections of the hot work area before operations begin.
• Permits are used for all hot work;
• Designate approved welding/cutting/hot work areas on their project;
• Advise sub-contractors about flammable materials or hazardous conditions of
which the sub-contractors may not be aware, and select cutting/welding/hot
 work workers with appropriately trained personnel who understand the risks
involved;
• This procedure is adhered to during all hot work, welding and cutting operations;
• Maintain hot work permit records on site;
• All record shall be maintained by CHEC HSE dept. for the equipment’s and plant
for audit purpose.

5.7 Subcontractors
Subcontractor shall undertake Risk Assessment of all Hot work required activities and
shall adhere to the requirements of this Hot work procedure.
• Subcontractor shall not start work until all control measures are implemented
according to PTW and Method Statement / Risk Assessment.
• Ensure all Hot work permit are signed by all parties.
• Subcontractor shall ensure the Site personnel are trained on the requirements of
this hot work procedure by CHEC - HSE Training department.

5.8 All Operatives

All operatives must ensure that all work undertaken in the course of their duties is
completed in accordance with the Permit Procedure and have the responsibility to bring
an unsafe act or condition during the operation of a Hot work Permit, to the attention of
the personnel performing the work and the Permit Coordinator/Permit Authority.

5.9 Applying for Hot work Permits

The permit holder (Site Engineer/Supervisor – site manager or Subcontractor)
performing the work shall apply for the hot work Permit at least one work shift prior to
the commencement of their work. The Permit coordinator shall issue the requested
permit after recording the permit number in the permit register. All sections of the
Permits shall be completed legibly and in adequate details to clearly identify the work
to be performed by the Permit holder. The permit holder shall sign the permit
demonstrating he has verified that all the controls detailed within the permit are in
place on site. Refer to the PTW flowchart in Appendix F.

5.10 Issuing Hot work Permits

The Permit Issuing Authority (Permit Issuer) shall check through the permit and where
necessary, question the permit holder on the controls to satisfy themselves that they are
sufficiently implemented. If there is any doubt, the Permit Authority (CHEC Construction
Manager) must check the site to confirm. The permit issuer shall check the clashes of the
activities mentioned in the permit to work with other planned or ongoing activities at site.
Once satisfied that all controls are in place the Permit Issue shall sign and issue the permit.
 • Hot work can only be permitted when the area is free of combustible and or
flammable materials and atmospheric monitoring is within acceptable ranges. If
this cannot be accomplished the hot work must be relocated outside the
electrically classified or process area to a designated work area
• Correct permits shall be used for the specific task (1 permit per each location)
additional crews / location shall require additional permits for those tasks. Once
issued, the scope of the Permit may not be changed. If the scope of work to be
changed, the existing permit shall be closed and a new permit with the amended
scope shall applied for. The Permit Coordinator (HSE) should be advised when any
Hot work permit is issued. The safety department can request for further
documentation associated with a permit at any time.
• The Permit Authority shall also review the scope of work with the permit holder to
ensure mutual understanding of what work entails, the tools to be used and the
work methods. For works requiring a Hot work Permit, a risk assessment and
method statement shall be undertaken and recorded.
• Permits shall only be issued by a designated Permit Authority (CHEC Site Engineer)
authorized by Project Management.
• Eliminate ignition sources by selecting alternative work methods, equipment or
moving the location of the hot work to a non-hazardous location.
• Implement safeguards and controls (examples - fire blankets, enclosures and
wetting or cleaning surfaces)

5.11 Working Under a Permit

• Upon receiving the Permit, the Hot work permit holder must ensure that a hard copy of
the Permit and other associated documents including a Job Hazard Analysis, Pre-Task
Briefing (STARRT) relevant competency / training certificates, applicable drawings etc.
are displayed at the job site. Where this is not practicable, the documents must be
retained by the person or member of the group performing the work. Work shall only
proceed while this documentation is at the work site.
• Permit holder shall advise all work team of the Permit conditions, to ensure that they
fully understand the HSE controls and are ready to start work.
• All personnel involved within the permit shall receive a full briefing of the permit
conditions, JHA and Pre-Task Briefing prior to commencing of work. All Pre-Task
(STARRT) briefings shall be recorded within the approved format.
5.12 Close out of Permit
• A permit is not complete until all scrap, surplus material, personal danger tags and other
work materials have been removed from the location and isolations have been
reinstated.
• Upon completion of the work, or on expiry of the permit, The Permit holder (Site
Engineer/Supervisor -or Subcontractor) will arrange for a final inspection of the job site
together with CHEC Site Engineer, and when satisfied, sign-off the permit. The permit
holder then shall complete the “completion” part of the permit and return it with
associated documents to the Permit Coordinator or designate. The Permit Coordinator
must retain the completed permits and associated documents until the completion of
the project. At the end of the project all permits shall be archived in accordance with
CHEC Document Control and Record Retention Procedure.

5.13 Validity of Hot work Permit

• Hot works Permits are only valid for the period specified and only while conditions
remain unchanged. If conditions change significantly, or the start of work is significantly
delayed, or if work ceases for an extended period the Permit shall become invalid.
• Hot work Permits cannot be transferred to another Permit Holder (Site
Engineer/Supervisor - or Subcontractor). In such cases, a new permit must be
generated.
• All Hot work permits are invalidated in the event of an emergency. All works must cease
immediately, and the work site must be left in a safe condition. All permits must be
rechecked and revalidated by the Permit Authority and Permit Coordinator once the
emergency is over and prior to work recommencing.

5.14 Withdrawal of Permit

A breach of the Hot work permit conditions shall be brought to the attention of the
Permit Issuer by a person witnessing a breach (HSE Manager/ HSE Officer/Permit
Coordinator - HSE). On receiving report of a breach, the permit holder will immediately
have work stopped until the situation is discussed with the Permit Issuer/Permit
Coordinator.
The Permit Issuer/Permit Coordinator will withdraw a permit if there is a failure to
adhere to conditions set down in the Permit.

5.15 Workers Responsibility

All employees shall cooperate with CHEC HSE management and other persons in
complying with the safety legislation and guidelines, and shall not do anything to
endanger themselves and other persons.
Employees Involve in Hot Work.
• Follow all hot work procedures.
 • Obey the safe work instruction receive from their Permit holder.
• Follow safety rules and Regulation.
• Must use appropriate PPE all the time.
• Protect yourself and other near you. Not to be responsible for other harm.
• Immediate report to Supervisor for any near miss and incident
• Inspect all hot work equipment before use
• Report any equipment problems or unsafe conditions immediately.
5.16 Welders
• Perform hot work, welding and cutting operations in designated areas only;
• Obtain an approved hot work permit prior to performing welding or cutting
operations
• Required PPE shall be worn all the time at site;
• Report any injury, including suspected flash burns, to CHEC supervisor
immediately
• Report any equipment problems or unsafe conditions immediately.
5.17 Fire Watchers
• Will be trained and competent in the use of fire extinguishing equipment
• Will be aware of alarm locations in the event of a fire
• Watch for fires in all exposed areas, and extinguish them within the capacity of
equipment available and report incident to CHEC supervisors/management
• Maintain continuous fire watch for at least 1 hour after completion of hot works,
welding or cutting operations
• Report any injury, including suspected flash burns, to CHEC supervisor
immediately
• Report any equipment problems or unsafe conditions immediately.

6. IGNITION SOURCE (COMBUSTION ENGINES)

• Combustion engine equipment must meet all the requirements of “Hot Work (Vehicle
Entry Only)”
• Examples include: Portable gasoline, diesel or electric pumps, powered compressors,
light plants, etc.
• Combustion equipment must only be operated in the area for which it has been
permitted
• Passive gas monitor required

7. IGNITION SOURCE (VEHICLE ENTRY ONLY)

• The ignition source portion of the General Work Permit will be filled out for all vehicles
and other internal combustion engine-driven equipment taken into an operating unit.
(Example: trucks, forklifts, golf carts portable gasoline, diesel or electric pumps,
powered compressors, light plants, etc.)
 • A combustible gas check of the area in which the vehicle entry will be used must be
conducted and the readings documented on the general work permit.
• Fixed point monitors or other means shall be used to verify conditions on an
established frequency where the potential for flammable vapors has been determined
based on a hazard analysis. A fire watch shall not be required.

8. IGNITION SOURCE (POWER TOOLS ONLY)

• Work requiring the use of electrical or pneumatic power tools that are not approved for
Terminal -01 and Terminal -02 areas (Drills, circular saw, sandblasting equipment,
needle gun, jackhammer, cold cut band saw, etc.) must have the ignition source portion
of the General Work Permit filled out.
• A combustible gas check of the area in which power tools will be used must be
conducted and the readings documented on the general work permit.
• Ignition Source for Power Tools Only will not require the use of a fire watch unless sparks
are produced which cannot be controlled. An approved fire extinguisher must be
obtained and located at the job site. Emergency fire extinguishers located throughout
unit cannot be used to meet this requirement
Ignition Source Portable Electronic Devices (PED) will follow the same requirements of “Power
Tools Only” work with the exception of the requirement to obtain an approved fire
extinguisher. If the device is powered off and remains off while in the unit a hot work permit
will not be required

9. HOT WORK PROCEDURE REQUIREMENTS

9.1 General Requirements

• Supervisors and workers performing hot works shall be trained in hazard
recognition, evaluation, and control, fire protection, and safe work practices, and
shall adhere to requirements in this procedure;
• Hot work should be performed in areas that are isolated and designated for such
uses.
• Whenever hot works operations are interrupted for a substantial period of time
(e.g., lunch or overnight) or completed, "hot" metal areas must be identified, and
the equipment must be shut off with any valves closed
• “Hot metal areas: shall be barricaded and safety signage shall be displayed to
warn the personal working around concerning hazards.
 • All hot work areas shall be barricaded and safety signage shall be displayed to
prevent the unauthorized entry especially operation interrupted period (e.g.
lunch or overnight).
• Personnel are required to use the hot works equipment according to the
manufacturer’s instructions. Such equipment shall be maintained in safe working
order at all times. Personnel shall report any equipment defect or safety hazard
to a supervisor, and the use of such equipment must be discontinued until it is
repaired by qualified personnel.
Prior to beginning welding or cutting operations, operatives must adhere to the procedure
outlined below;
- Cutting or welding operations must be performed in areas with adequate ventilation to
keep fumes and gases out from the task area.
- Provided personal protective equipment (PPE) must be worn by all employees
performing or assisting in welding and/or cutting operations.
- Electrical equipment and plant shall be approved by CHEC electrical dept prior to use.
- Only certified competent person (electrician/mechanic) is authorized carry out the
quarterly inspection of the equipment/plant and shall issue the inspection tag.
- Color code system shall be applied to identify the equipment/plant is safe for use or not
- A record of the inspection of the equipment will be made in the hot works permit for
the period between the quarterly inspections.

In addition:
- Before cutting or welding is permitted, the area shall be inspected by a supervisor
responsible and only allow the hot works to proceed once satisfied that the necessary
control measures are in place.
- No welding or cutting operations commence until a hot work permit has been approved
and issued for the specific work. refer to permit to work procedure.
- Where practicable all combustibles shall be relocated at least 35 feet from the work site.
Where relocation is impractical, combustibles shall be protected with flameproof
covers, shielded with metal, guards, curtains, or wet down the material to help prevent
ignition of material and fire watcher shall be provided to monitor the task and after task
shall take care for 1 hour.
- Ducts, conveyor systems, and augers that might carry sparks to distant combustibles
must be protected or shut down.
- Where cutting or welding is done near walls, partitions, ceilings, or openings in the floor
(grating, manholes, etc.), fire-resistant shields or guards must be provided to prevent
ignition;
 - If welding is to be done on a metal wall, partition, ceiling, or solid decking/flooring,
precautions shall be taken to prevent ignition of combustibles on the other side, due to
conduction or radiation of heat. Where combustibles cannot be relocated on the
opposite side of the work, a fire watch person shall be provided on the opposite side of
the work.
- Welding must not be attempted on a metal partition, wall, and ceiling or
decking/flooring constructed of combustible sandwich panels.
- Cutting or welding on pipes or other metal in contact with combustible walls, partitions,
floors, ceilings, or roofs must not be undertaken if the work is close enough to cause
ignition by combustion.
Hot works shall not be permitted in the following situations:
- In areas not authorized by management;
- In sprinkled buildings while such protection is impaired;
- In the presence of potentially explosive atmospheres;
- In areas near the storage of large quantities of exposed, readily ignitable materials;

9.2 Fire Prevention Measures

• Portable welding curtains or shields must be used to protect other workers in the
welding area.
• A hot-work permit must be completed and adhered to prior to initiating welding
operations.
• Flammable and combustible liquids and material will be kept 35 feet from hot work
area.
• Respiratory protection must be provided if an adequate monitored airflow away from
the welder cannot be achieved.
• Plastic materials must be covered with welding tarps during welding operations.
• Once welding operations are completed, the welder shall mark the hot metal or provide
some other means of warning other workers.
• Suitable fire protection equipment must be maintained ready for use at all times that
hot work, welding or cutting operations are being performed.
• Suitable fire extinguishers shall be provided and maintained ready for instant use.
• A fire watch must be established whenever welding or cutting is performed in locations
where other than a minor fire might develop.
• A continuous fire watch shall be provided during and for a minimum of 1 hour past the
completion of the welding project.
• The fire watch shall be trained in the use of fire extinguishers and the projects alarm
system.
• During this time the fire watch will have appropriate fire extinguishers readily available.
 • When performing welding or cutting operations on coated surfaces that are highly
flammable (determined by a flammability test), the coating must be stripped from the
area to prevent ignition before any welding or cutting operation is commenced.

9.3 Site Preparation

Prior to beginning welding or cutting operations, workers must:
• Check the work area (35' radius) to ensure that no fire hazards including oily
or greasy materials are present.
• Remove all combustible materials within 35’ not necessary for the operation.
Any combustible material that cannot be removed, such as wood platforms,
should be covered with a flame-resistant material
• Check that all equipment is in good working condition
• Suitable curtains/shields shall be provided to cover the combustible present
nearby.
• Fire extinguishers shall be provided near the task to use in case of fire.
• The metal surface shall be free of all chlorinated solvents during any welding
or cutting operations.

9.4 Ventilation
Cutting or welding operations must be performed in areas with adequate ventilation
to keep fumes and gases out from the task area. A gas monitor will be used to monitor
the area where a risk of fume/gas build up is identified.
• Local exhaust ventilation must be used when potentially hazardous
materials are being worked on. (Examples of potentially hazardous
materials include, but are not limited to, chromium, fluorides, zinc,
beryllium, cadmium, lead, and mercury);
• Adequate exhaust ventilation must be used when using inert-gas welding,
plasma-arc cutting or carbon-arc cutting.

9.5 Personal Protective Equipment:

Provided personal protective equipment (PPE) shall be worn by all employees
performing or assisting in welding and/or cutting operations.
• Examples of PPE include eye protection, helmets and hand shields, flame resistant
gloves, limb/body protection, apron and respiratory protection;
• While performing overhead or vertical welding, personnel must wear leather
personal protective equipment (shoulder, head, and ear covers).
• All welders must wear flame-resistant aprons, coveralls, gauntlet gloves and shirts
with sleeves of sufficient length and construction to protect the arms from heat,
UV radiation, and sparks;
 • Wool and leather clothing are preferred because they are more resistant to
deterioration and flame than cotton or synthetics. Synthetic fiber clothing should
not be worn unless it is specifically manufactured to be fire retardant.
• Clothing must be kept reasonably free of oil or grease.
• Front pockets and upturned sleeves or cuffs are prohibited. Sleeves and collars
should be kept buttoned and high boots should be worn under pant legs (or
leggings worn) to prevent hot metal slag or sparks from contacting the shin.
• Personnel must wear respiratory protection when ventilation is not sufficient to
prevent exposure above permissible limits. (When performing cutting or welding
operations involving coatings which generate toxic substances upon heating, or
working with materials that contain beryllium, cadmium, lead, or mercury,
personnel must wear supplied-air respirators)
• Workers welding on metal alloys should wear work uniforms, coveralls, or similar
full-body coverings that are laundered each day. Lockers or other closed areas
should be provided to store work and street clothing separately.
• Other personnel in welding/cutting areas not protected by non-combustible or
flameproof screens or shields must wear appropriate goggles.

9.6 Welding Gloves EN 12477

This standard describes how the gloves are designed to provide protection for both
hand and wrist while welding or similar work, this is a combination from testing EN 388
and EN 407. Welding gloves shall provide resistance to small splashes of molten metal,
short exposure to convective heat, to radiant heat and to contact heat. The welding
gloves shall give protection from mechanical risks as well.

Type A refers to gloves that shall provide a higher protection against heat.
Type B refers to gloves that provide a lower protection against heat but they are more
flexible and pliable.

EN 470-1:1995
Protective clothing for use in welding and allied processes. General requirements
Superseded by EN ISO 11611:2007.
ISO 11611:2007
specifies two classes with specific performance requirements, i.e. Class 1 being the
lower level and Class 2 the higher level.
• Class 1 is protection against less hazardous welding techniques and situations,
causing lower levels of spatter and radiant heat.
• Class 2 is protection against more hazardous welding techniques and situations,
causing higher levels of spatter and radiant heat.
 Note:
In gas welding or oxygen cutting where the torch produces a high yellow light, CHEC will
provide to use a filter or lens that absorbs the yellow or sodium line in the visible light of the
operation. All filter lenses and plates shall meet the test for transmission of radiant energy
prescribed by ANSI Z87.1. Where the work permits the welder to be enclosed in an individual
booth painted with a finish of low reflectivity such as zinc oxide (an important factor for
absorbing ultraviolet radiation) and lamp black, or shall be enclosed with non-combustible
screens similarly painted. Booths and screens shall permit circulation of air at floor level.
Workers or other persons adjacent to the welding areas shall be protected from the rays by
non-combustible or flameproof screens or shields or shall be required to wear appropriate
goggles.

9.7 Fire Watch Requirements

• At all Locations where other than a minor fire might develop.
• Fire protection equipment must be maintained ready for use at all times that welding
or cutting operations are being performed.
• Where Combustible materials are closer than 35 feet to the point of operation.
• Where Combustibles that are 35 feet or more away but are easily ignited.
• Where Wall or floor openings within a 35 feet radius of exposed combustible materials;
• Where Combustible materials are adjacent to the opposite side of metal partitions,
ceilings or roofs.
• Fire watch personnel MUST be maintained at least an hour after welding or cutting
operations have been completed.

9.8 First Aid Equipment

First aid equipment shall be available at all times at all work sites. All injuries shall
be reported as soon as possible for medical attention. First aid shall be rendered
until medical attention can be provided.
First Degree Burn: - Involved upper layer of skin
• keep the affected area in cold water or running water for 10-15 minutes
• Apply burn spray
Second Degree Burn: - Blisters present affected the second layer of skin
• Do not break the blister, dip in cold water for 10-15 minutes, apply Burnol
ointment
• Dressing with burn dressing or sterile gauze pad
Third Degree Burn: - Affecting the muscles and inner layers of skin
Call 999 for further help.
10. HOT WORK IN CONFINED SPACE
A Confined space is not only a space which is small and difficult to enter, exit or work
in; due to hot work Proper precautions must be taken by CHEC supervisor who
require for hot work to be performed in a confined space or an area that could
become one. Refer to the Confined Space Pre-Entry Procedure, and contact the Entry
Supervisor prior to performing hot work, welding or cutting operations in a confined
space.
Prior to welding tanks, cylinders, or other containers, CHEC supervisory personnel
must complete a hot work permit and shall verify that such containers do not contain,
or have not contained, any flammable, toxic, or explosive materials. If containers
have contained flammable, toxic, or explosive materials, they must be emptied,
flushed, or otherwise purged and sampled prior to welding.

Refer to Confined Space Procedure before commencing any hot work operations in
an area meeting the requirements of a confined space.

• Ventilation is a prerequisite to work in confined spaces.

• The atmosphere will be initially tested by supervisor/HSS dept. with a gas
detector to identify when it is safe to access.
• A gas detector will provide continuous monitoring while people are inside of
the confined space. and everybody must evacuate immediately if the alarm is
activated.
• Do not store the gas cylinder in confined space.
• Gas cylinders are to be kept outside of the confined space unless it is not
possible to avoid it.
• If gas cylinders or equipment are required inside, the user must check for leaks
on valves, connections and hoses suitable protection must be provided
(upright position, chained, secured in trolley, fire protection etc.).
• Gas cylinder shall be kept in designated trolley and all gas equipment
(including hoses and torches) shall be removed to the surface if task is
suspended or completed.
• Confined space permit and log sheet also comply prior to enter in confined
space.
• When welding or cutting is being performed in any confined spaces, the gas
cylinders and welding equipment must be left on the outside. Before
operations are started, heavy portable equipment mounted on wheels must
be securely blocked to prevent accidental movement.
• When a welder enters a confined space through a manhole or other small
opening, means must be provided for quickly removing him in case of an
emergency.
• When safety belts and lifelines are used for this purpose, they shall be so
attached to the welder's body that it cannot be jammed in a small exit opening;
• An attendant with a pre-planned rescue procedure shall be stationed outside
to observe the welder at all times and be capable of putting rescue operations
into effect immediately.
• When arc welding is to be suspended for any substantial period of time, such
as during lunch or overnight, all electrodes shall be removed from the holders
and the holders carefully located so that accidental contact cannot occur and
the equipment shall be disconnected from the power source.
• When welding shall be performed in a space entirely screened on all sides, the
screens shall be so arranged that no serious restriction of ventilation exists.
• A fixed enclosure shall have top and not less than two sides which surround
the welding or cutting operations, and a rate of airflow sufficient to maintain
a velocity away from the welder of not less than 100 linear feet (30m) per
minute.
• All welding and cutting operations carried on in confined spaces shall be
adequately ventilated to
• prevent the accumulation of toxic materials or possible oxygen deficiency. This
applies not only to the welder, but also to operatives assisting in the task and
other personnel in the immediate vicinity. All air withdrawn will be replaced
with air that is clean.
• In circumstances for which it is impossible to provide such ventilation, airline
respirators or hose masks approved for this purpose must be provided. In
areas immediately hazardous to life, a full-face respirator mask, positive
pressure, self-contained breathing apparatus or a combination of full-face
respirator mask, positive pressure supplied-air respirator with an auxiliary,
self-contained air supply.
• Where welding operations are carried out in confined spaces and where
welders and operatives assisting in the task are provided with hose masks,
hose masks with blowers or self-contained breathing equipment, an
operatives must be stationed on the outside of such confined spaces to
monitor and ensure the safety of those working within the confined space
activities also large areas can become confined spaces.
11. FIRE PROTECTION
Fire protection equipment must be maintained ready for use at all times that hot work,
welding or cutting operations are being performed in tunnels or surface.
• Welding/cutting operations must be equipped with firefighting and fire
protection equipment, including a fire extinguisher of at least A: B: C rating. CO₂
extinguishers are not to be used in confined spaces.
• If welding is to be performed in areas where a fire hazard may exist, fire watch
practices must be established and implemented before any welding or cutting
operations begin.

12. FUMES, GASES AND DUST

Fumes produced by some welding processes can be toxic and may require source
extraction in tunnels or on surface. An assessment of the work to be performed must be
completed before each work task is undertaken. Fumes generally contain particles from
the material being welded. Welding fumes can have an acute effect on the respiratory
system.
• Any welding, cutting or burning of lead base metals, zinc, cadmium, mercury,
beryllium or exotic metals or paints that could produce dangerous fumes must have
proper ventilation or respiratory protection in place before work task is undertaken.
• Welders and operatives assisting in the work task will confirm with the CHEC health
and safety department to determine the correct respiratory protection to be used
during welding operations.
• All welding and cutting operations shall be adequately ventilated to prevent the
accumulation of toxic materials. This applies not only to the welders, but also to
operatives’ assisting with the task and other personnel in the immediate vicinity.

13. GAS CYLINDERS

Compressed gas cylinders shall be approved and legibly marked near the shoulder of the
cylinder for the purpose of identifying the gas content with either the chemical or trade name
of the gas.
• All compressed gas cylinder connections must comply with ANSI B57. 1-1965
Standards
• Compressed gas cylinders shall be secured in an upright position at all times.
• All cylinders shall be kept away from sources of heat and from radiators and piping
systems that may be used for grounding purposes. Cylinders and cylinder valves
including couplings and regulators shall be kept free from oily or greasy substances
and must not be handled with gloves or rags in the same condition.
• Stored oxygen cylinders shall be kept at least 20 feet from the fuel gas cylinders or
combustible materials, especially oil or grease, or separated by a non-combustible
barrier at least 5 feet high with a fire rating of at least one-half hour. All empty
 cylinders shall have closed valves. Valve protection caps must always be in place and
hand-tight except when cylinders are in use or connected for use. Valve protection
devices must not be used for lifting cylinders.
• Cylinders shall not be kept in unventilated enclosures such as lockers and cupboards.
• Fuel gas cylinders stored inside buildings shall be limited to a total capacity of 2000
cubic feet (300 pounds) of liquefied petroleum gas, except for those in actual use or
attached ready for use. Inside storage areas must be well-protected, well-ventilated,
and in a dry location at least 20 feet from highly combustible materials.
• Outside storage areas must be protected from direct sunlight, external heat sources,
electric arcs, or high temperatures.
• Cylinders must be prevented from tipping, falling, or rolling.
• All empty cylinders will be handled and stored as if they were still pressurized.
• Empty and full cylinders should be stored separately.
• If cylinders are found to have leaky valves or fittings which cannot be stopped by
closing the valve, the cylinders shall be taken outdoors, away from sources of ignition,
and slowly emptied. If the leak is large, no attempt must be made to move the cylinder,
evacuate all personnel from the area.
• All acetylene cylinders shall be stored valve-end up.
• Assigned storage spaces shall be located where cylinders cannot be knocked over or
damaged by falling objects or subject to tampering by unauthorized persons.
• Back flow protection shall be provided by an approved device that will prevent oxygen
from flowing into the fuel-gas system or fuel from flowing into the oxygen system.
• An approved device that will prevent flame from passing into the fuel-gas system shall
provide flashback protection.
• An approved pressure-relief device set at the appropriate pressure shall provide
backpressure protection.
• Special care must be taken when transporting gas cylinders.
• Cylinders must be secured with valve cap installed.
• Cylinders shall not be lifted by the valve protection caps, the regulators must be
removed and cylinders shall not be dropped or permitted to strike each other.
• Removed regulators must be carried in the cab of the vehicle.
• Cylinders must not be tampered with nor should any attempt be made to repair them.
• They shall be handled carefully - rough handling, knocks, or falls are liable to damage
the cylinder, valve or safety device and cause leakage.
13.1 Oxygen Fuel Gas Welding and Cutting
Only approved apparatuses such as torches, regulators or pressure-reducing valves, setting
generators and manifolds will be used:
Oxygen cylinders will be stored upright with a minimum separation distance of 3 meters from
other flammable gases and clearly signed ‘Full/Empty’.
The storage area will be signed with the appropriate hazard information e.g. ‘No Smoking’
and a fire point established not more than 10 meters from the storage area.

• Mixtures of fuel gases and air or oxygen may be explosive and must be guarded against.
• All hoses and hose connections must comply with the Manufacturer’s instructions and
applicable standards.
• Workers in charge of the oxygen or fuel-gas equipment, including generators, must be
trained, qualified and judged competent by the contractor before being in charge of
operation.
• Oil or grease must not come into contact with oxygen cylinders, valves, regulators or
other fittings. Do not handle oxygen cylinders or apparatus with oily hands or gloves, or
greasy materials. Do not let oxygen contact oily or greasy surfaces or clothes, or enter a
fuel oil or other storage tank;
• Fuel gas and oxidizers must pass through a pressure-reducing regulator prior to being
used. Pressure reducing regulators must only be used at or below the rated pressures
and must be specific to the type of gas being used. Prior to connecting a pressure
regulator, cylinder valves should be "cracked" to clear the dust or dirt that might
otherwise enter the regulator. This procedure shall be performed away from other
welding work or sparks;
• Prior to removing a regulator from a cylinder, contractor personnel must close all
cylinder valves, and release the gas from the regulator.
• CHEC Personnel must follow the manufacturer's operating procedures for lighting the
torch. Generally accepted practices for start-up and shut down follow.

13.1.1 Start- Up
o Open the oxygen valve on the torch handle and adjust the oxygen regulator to the
desired delivery range.
o Close the torch handle oxygen valve.
o Open the fuel valve on the torch handle and adjust the fuel regulator to the
required delivery range.
o Close the torch fuel control valve.
o Hold the torch in one hand and the spark lighter in the other. Open the torch fuel
valve approximately one-half turn and ignite the gas.
o Point the torch away from people and combustible materials;
o Keep opening the fuel valve until the flame stops smoking and bring the flame
back to the tip.
o Open the torch oxygen valve until a bright neutral flame is reached.
 13.1.2 Shut Down
• When shutting down the system, first shut off the oxygen, then the fuel gas;
• Drain the gas pressures from the system.
Cylinders must be kept far enough away from the actual welding or cutting operation so that
sparks, hot slag, or flame will not reach them, or fire-resistant shields must be provided.

14. ELECTRIC ARC WELDING AND CUTTING

All personnel operating, installing, and maintaining welding equipment shall be qualified,
competent and trained to operate and maintain such equipment.
1 Prior to beginning welding or cutting operations, operatives must:
– Check that the equipment, all electrode holders and cables are capable of
carrying the maximum current, are properly insulated and grounded, and have
been maintained in good working condition;
– Check that any cable splices have been performed with insulating quality equal
to that of the cable, and that there are no splices within 10 feet of the electrode;
– The area must be free of chlorinated solvent vapours within 50 feet of the
exposed arc; surfaces prepared with chlorinated solvents must be thoroughly dry
before welding is performed on them.
2 When arc welding is performed in wet or high humidity conditions, personnel must
use additional protection against electric shock (e.g., rubber pads or boots);
3 To protect workers or other personnel from the arc rays, non-combustible or flameproof
screens or shields shall be used, or personnel in the area shall wear appropriate goggles.
4 Manual electrode holders must be specific to welding and cutting, and capable of
handling the maximum current required for the operation. All current carrying parts
gripped by the user must be insulated against the maximum voltage to ground;
5 Arc welding and cutting cables must be insulated, flexible and capable of handling the
maximum current required by the operation, taking into account the duty cycles, and
must not have bare or worn conductors. Cables must be free of repair or splice from 10'
of the electrode holder unless insulated connectors or splices with insulating quality
equal to that of the cable are provided. Exposed metal parts must be insulated;
6 Ground return cables must have current carrying capacity equal to or exceeding the
total maximum output capacities of the welding or cutting unit. Do not use electrical
conduits or structures or pipelines containing gas or flammable liquids as part of the
grounding circuit system;
7 Arc welding and cutting machine frames must be grounded, either through a third wire
in the cable containing the circuit conductor or through a separate wire at the source of
the current. Grounding circuit resistance must be low enough to permit sufficient
current to flow to cause the fuse or circuit breaker to interrupt the current;
8 When machines are not in use, the power supply switch must be shut off and the
electrodes removed and the holders placed to prevent employee injury.
A disconnecting switch or controller shall be provided at or near each welding machine along
with over current protection.
 All direct current equipment shall be connected with the same polarity and all alternating
current equipment connected to the same phase of the supply circuit and with the same
polarity.
▪ To prevent electrical contact with personnel, all electrode holders shall be placed
where they do not make contact with persons, conducting objects or the fuel of
compressed gas tanks.
▪ All cables with splices within 10 feet of the holder shall not be used
▪ If the object to be welded or cut cannot readily be moved, all moveable fire hazards
should be removed.
▪ If an object to be welded or cut cannot be moved and if all the fire hazards cannot
be removed, then guards shall be used to confine the heat sparks and slag and to
protect the immovable fire hazards.

14.1 Inert Gas Metal Arc Welding

When performing inert-gas metal-arc welding, extreme caution must be used; inert gases
can easily displace oxygen. The following safeguards must be followed.
▪ The area must be free of chlorinated solvent vapours within 50 feet of exposed arc
surfaces prepared with chlorinated solvents shall be thoroughly dry before welding is
performed on them
▪ Employees exposed to radiation must have their skin completely covered;
▪ If welding on stainless steel, personnel must be protected by local exhaust ventilation
or by wearing supplied-air respirators.

15. CARE OF COMPRESSED GAS CYLINDERS

Compressed gas cylinders shall be legibly marked identifying the contents.
Compressed gas cylinders shall be stored and transported in the following manner:
▪ Valve end must be up;
▪ Outside storage areas must be protected from direct sunlight, external heat sources,
electric arcs, or high temperatures.
▪ Inside storage areas must be well-protected, well-ventilated, and in a dry location at
least 20 feet from highly combustible materials.
▪ Cylinders containing flammable gases will be stored at least 20 feet from oxygen
cylinders.
▪ Cylinders shall not be kept in unventilated enclosures such as lockers and cupboards, or
inside the cabs or passenger areas of vehicles.
▪ Valve protection devices must be in place when cylinders are not in use, and during
storage and transport. Valve protection devices must not be used for lifting cylinders.
▪ Cylinders must be prevented from tipping, falling, or rolling.
▪ All empty cylinders will be handled and stored as if they were still pressurized.
▪ If cylinders are found to have leaky valves or fittings which cannot be stopped by closing
the valve, the cylinders shall be taken outdoors, away from sources of ignition, and
slowly emptied. Never put other workers at risk. If the leak is large, do not attempt to
move the cylinder, evacuate all personnel from the area and notify
supervisor/management immediately;
▪ Pressurized cylinders must not be taken into confined spaces.
16. APPENDIX B HOT WORK PERMIT
17. APPENDIX F PTW FLOW CHART
18. HOT WORK INSPECTION CHECKLIST
 19. Job Hazard Analysis and Risk Assessment
Risk Matrix Risk Rating and Action criteria

Consequences
Likelihood Risk level Priority Action required
1. Minor 2. Medium 3. Major 4. Catastrophic

5. Frequent Medium Medium High High 1st Immediate action is required to eliminate or reduce the risk
High
level
4. Occasional Medium Medium High High

3. Probable Low Medium Medium High Medium 2nd Implement control measures within specified time frame

4. Remote Low Low Medium High Tolerable risk, no additional control measure is needed but
Low 3rd continuous monitoring is required to ensure that the existing
1. Improbable Low Low Medium Medium controls are maintained effectively.

Likelihood classification Consequence classification

5. Frequent Likely to occur frequently
4. Occasional May occur occasionally 1. Minor Part of process failure / Minor bodily injury

3. Probable Unlikely but possible to occur 2. Medium Part of line function failure / Middle bodily injury
3. Major Major damage to work system / serious bodily injury
2. Remote So unlikely that occurrence may not be experienced
4. Catastrophic Whole system completely break down / Fatality
1. Improbable Occurrence is rare
 RESIDUAL
INITIAL RISK RISK
TASK/OPERATIO BASIC CAUSE OF RATING RATING Responsible
HAZARD DESCRIPTION Control Measures
NAL STEPS HAZARD Person
L C R L C R

▪ Unauthorized work ▪ Failure to obtain ▪ Joint inspection of Supervisor

▪ Invalid permit approved work permit and Permit Receiver to address
▪ Lack of competency can result in serious hazards and precautions.
▪ Lack or poor incidents • Get the permit validated for the
communication ▪ Not aware of the specific day
▪ Haste or shortcut
existing hazard of the • Supervisor must ensure that all
area. work activities are carried out by
▪ Hazards assessed and competent personnel.
safety precautions are • Conduct Toolbox meeting and
not identified / review the Job safety analysis to
assessed and required all craftsmen involved in the
control measures not work activities
communicated. • Responsible person will conduct
▪ Obstruction inspection, monitor the work
▪ Lack of communication activities and have to ensure Supervisor/ foreman
1) Work start-up & ▪ Time delay for work 2 1 2 safety standards and procedures 1 1 1 and all concern
obtaining PTW ▪ Violation and bad are strictly adhered to. person
behavior • Secured the area with warning
tape and signages to avoid un
authorized person entry.
• Method statement to be
explained to all employees and it
must be made available at the
site.
• Ensure the area is clear from any
type of obstructions
• Conduct housekeeping before
start the work
• Spread awareness to the
workers of working under hot
work permit.
 ▪ Fire hazard ▪ Hot work can ignite ▪ Conduct a thorough risk
▪ Personal injury. flammable materials, assessment before starting hot
leading to fires or work to identify potential fire
▪ Flying object explosions. hazards and implement
▪ Bursting abrasive wheel ▪ Hot work often appropriate control measures.
▪ Electrocution involves the use of ▪ Ensure the work area is clear of
electrical equipment, flammable materials and
▪ Live line which can pose establish a designated hot work
▪ Gas leak electrical shock or area.
▪ Burn Injuries electrocution hazards ▪ Have fire extinguishers readily
if not properly available and ensure workers are
▪ Health Hazards handled. trained in their proper use.
▪ Mechanical Hazards ▪ Exposure to welding ▪ Inspect the machines, ensure
▪ Compressed Gas
fumes, gases, and the suitability and to be color
airborne contaminants coded by competent person.
Hazards can cause respiratory ▪ Assign a trained operator who
2) Hot work
grinding ▪ Toxic fume exposure problems, eye familiar with machine operation
Supervisor/ foreman
welding irritation, and other ▪ Provide workers with
▪ Structural damage 5 3 18 3 3 9 and all concern
Cutting health issues appropriate personal protective person
Using power ▪ Hazardous materials ▪ Working with heavy equipment (PPE), such as flame-
tools etc.. ▪ Noise hazard machinery, tools, and resistant clothing, gloves, and
equipment can lead to face shields.
injuries such as cuts, ▪ Establish safe work procedures,
abrasions, and including pre-heating and post-
crushing incidents heating precautions, to minimize
▪ Improper handling and the risk of burns.
storage of compressed ▪ Use local exhaust ventilation
gas cylinders can result systems to capture and remove
in explosions, gas fumes at the source.
leaks, and other ▪ Train workers on the potential
hazards, leading to health hazards associated with
severe injuries and hot work and the proper use of
property damage. respiratory protection.
▪ Hot work involves ▪ Ensure that all electrical
working with high equipment used for hot work is
temperatures, which properly grounded and in good
 can result in burns to working condition.
the skin or eyes ▪ Use ground fault circuit
▪ Hot work can produce interrupters (GFCIs) to protect
hazardous fumes and against electrical shocks
gases, such as metal ▪ Conduct a structural assessment
fumes, ozone, or before starting hot work to
nitrogen oxides, which identify any potential
can cause respiratory weaknesses or vulnerabilities.
problems or other ▪ Follow safe work procedures
health issues if inhaled and guidelines provided by
▪ Hot work can manufacturers to prevent
potentially weaken or overloading or damaging the
damage the structural materials.
integrity of the ▪ Provide workers with
materials being appropriate training and PPE to
worked on, leading to handle hazardous materials
collapses or other safely.
accidents. ▪ Implement appropriate control
measures, such as isolating or
removing hazardous materials,
or using containment measures
to prevent their release.
▪ Train workers on the potential
health hazards associated with
hot work and the proper use of
respiratory protection.
▪ conduct gas test frequently
▪ Supervisor to check the line for
shutdown
▪ Always supervision ,HSE
coverage must be available at
the work location
▪ Ensure that lock out and tag
out(LOTO) system is applied.
▪ Ensure that welders are trained
or certified for the welding task.
 ▪ Un expected events. ie.. ▪ Un expected event can ▪ Ensure all concerned workers
Fire, gas release and cause sever injury, understand emergency
fatality, property response procedures
other dangerous damage. Heath issue ▪ Follow the emergency response
occurrences. and Loss of company procedure as instructed.
reputation. ▪ Ensure that all power operated
Supervisor/foreman
equipment are shut down and
3) Emergency 3 3 9 1 3 3 and all concern
disconnected from the source. person
▪ Confirm the wind direction then
move to the safe assembly point
area, stay until get all clear alarm
▪ Emergency eye wash bottles
shall be on site at all times.
▪ Use escape masks.
▪ Slips, trips, and falls ▪ Cluttered or poorly ▪ Keep work areas clean and free
▪ Accumulation of scrap maintained work areas of clutter, ensuring that
can create tripping walkways, stairs, and exits are
materials Left over the hazards, while wet or clear.
materials on site. slippery surfaces can ▪ Promptly clean up spills and wet
▪ Fire hazards lead to slips and falls. surfaces, and use appropriate
▪ Accumulation of signage to warn others of
▪ Tripping hazards from combustible materials, potential hazards.
cords and cables such as paper, ▪ Regularly remove and properly
▪ Falling objects cardboard, or dispose of combustible waste
Supervisor/foreman
flammable liquids, can materials.
4) House keeping ▪ Exposure to hazardous 5 2 10 2 2 4 and all concern
increase the risk of ▪ Keep fire exits and emergency person
substances fires equipment accessible and
▪ Poorly managed cords unobstructed.
and cables can create ▪ Use cable management systems,
tripping hazards and such as cord covers or cable
increase the risk of trays, to keep cords and cables
electrical accidents. organized and out of walkways
▪ Improper storage or ▪ Store materials in designated
stacking of materials areas and use appropriate
can lead to objects storage methods, such as
falling and causing shelving or racks.
 injuries. ▪ Stack materials securely,
▪ Poor housekeeping ensuring they are stable and not
can result in the at risk of tipping or falling.
accumulation of dust, ▪ Train workers on proper
chemicals, or other stacking and storage
hazardous substances, techniques.
leading to respiratory ▪ Regularly clean and maintain
problems or other work areas to minimize the
health issues. accumulation of dust and other
contaminants.
▪ Use appropriate ventilation
systems to control
▪ Regularly inspect cords and
cables for damage and replace
them as needed.
▪ Housekeeping it’s the part of
the job give awareness to the
workers.
▪ Conduct housekeeping after
work finish.
▪ Conduct regular inspections to
identify and address potential
fire hazards.

Notes:
1- Prior to start any work it to be made sure that personnel are safety inducted
2- Prior to start any work Tool Box Talk to be carried out
3- Personnel shall wear all applicable PPE
4- Adequate First Aid facility to be provided