HOT WORK INSPECTION CHECKLIST
Date: Job/Permit Number
Time: Name of Permit Holder:
Location: Inspector Name:
Description of the work:
No ITEMS N/Y COMMENTS
1 Ensure that area nearby or vicinity is free from flammable or combustible material or kept at
a distance of at least 6meters away from hot work activities. This must be certified free by
competent Safety Inspector.
2 Personnel performing specific hot work activity must be certified competent in his field of
work. This is verified from the craft specific ID Badge.
3 Specific Hot Work Permit must be compiled, duly signed and completed prior to start of
activity.
4 Equipment used including its accessories must have passed the current monthly equipment
inspection program carried out by a competent person.
5 Gas cylinders must be equipped with valve protection caps and fitted snugly.
6 Gas cylinders must not be hoisted or transported by means of magnets or choker slings.
7 When cylinders are transported by powered vehicles, these must be adequately secured in
upright position.
8 Gas cylinders must be mounted on a cart or trolley and secured by chain.
9 Gas cylinders must be kept far enough away (6 meters) from the actual welding or cutting
operation so that sparks, hot slag or flame are contained. If this is impractical, fire resistant
shields must be provided.
10 Cylinders containing oxygen or acetylene must not be taken inside confined spaces.
11 Cylinders whether full or empty must not be used as rollers or supports.
12 No one shall use a cylinder’s contents for purposes other than those intended by the
supplier.
13 All hose in use, carrying acetylene, oxygen, or any gas which may ignite or enter into
combustion or in any way harmful to employees must be inspected thoroughly at the
beginning of each shift.
14 Hose which has been subjected to flashback or severe wear or damage or in doubtful
condition must not be used.
15 Torches must be inspected at the beginning of each working shift. Defective torches must
not be used.
16 Torches must be lighted by friction lighters or other approved devices and not by matches
or from hot work.
17 Welding cables must be made of completely insulated, flexible type material capable of
handling the maximum current requirements of the work in progress.
18 Welding cables used must not have been spliced. Further, cables in need of repair must not
be used.
19 All arc welding and cutting operations must be shielded by noncombustible or flameproof
screens which will protect employees and other persons working in the vicinity from direct
rays of the arc.
20 No welding, cutting, or heating shall be done where the application of flammable paints, or
the presence of other flammable compounds, or heavy dust concentration creates a hazard.
21 Suitable fire extinguishing equipment must be immediately available in the work area and
must be maintained in a state of readiness for instant use.
22 Competent fire watch must be assigned in the work area to guard against fire during actual
welding, cutting and heating operations and for sufficient of time after completion of the
work to ensure that no possibility of fire exists.
23 Ensure the fire watch is trained, bear the training color coding on the ID Badge and that he
wears a red reflective vest.
24 When hot work is performed on walls, floors or ceilings, since direct penetration of heat or
spark transfer may introduce fire hazard, specific precaution must be observed (fire watch
and fire extinguishing equipment).
25 Drums, containers, hollow structures that contained toxic or flammable substance must be
thoroughly cleaned, ventilated and tested prior to hot work activity.
26 Drums, containers, hollow structures that contained toxic or flammable substance must be
thoroughly cleaned, ventilated and tested prior to hot work activity.
27 Anti-flashback arrestors must be used on the regulator end of the hoses and check valves
on the torch end of the hoses of all gas and oxygen hoses, and when used they must
prevent ignition of gas sources upstream from the torch.
28 Torches must be constructed of brass, bronze, or stainless steel and bear a UL label or
other accepted test laboratories.
29 Welding hoods must be worn by welders and helpers.
30 Welder must not stand in water while welding.
31 Safety goggles fitted with opaque side piece must be worn under the welding hood.
32 In addition, gloves, aprons and leggings must be worn by welders for added body
protection.
33 Welding electrodes must not be left unattended. Hot electrode holders must not be dipped
in water; to do so may expose the welder to electric shock.
34 Adequate ventilation must be in place to remove harmful fumes and gases during welding
works.
35 The area of any hot work must be thoroughly examined one hour after the work has been
completed. This operation must be a joint effort by supervision and safety.
36 Welding or cutting equipment must not be used without prior authorization.
37 Any material being cut off must be properly supported.
38 Gas cylinders used must be removed immediately from the work area after completion of
activity.
39 Hoses and cables must run in orderly fashion and must not block access ways.
40 On completion of the activity, all equipment used must be returned to designated storage
areas. Further, the area must be cleaned up of all scrap materials, rods, butts by the person
who did the job.
41 Welders must check equipment prior to use and pay particular attention to (a) damaged
insulation on welding leads, electrode holders and connections, (b) faulty earth clamp and
earth leads, (c) faulty gas pressure gauges, pressure reducers, flashback arrestors and
torches.
42 Hot work permit must be closed by supervision after completion of activity.
43 Appropriate signs and barricades must be installed at the area prior to start of activity.
44 All welding operations shall have fire blankets to contain sparks and slag.
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