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Hot Work

Hot Work Inspection Checklist

A structured inspection checklist for welding, cutting, grinding and other activities capable of producing heat, flame or sparks.

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Live safety status

WARNING

Complete all applicable items.

Progress

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Compliance

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Total questions

57

Answered

0

Findings

0

Critical findings

0

Permit and Authorization

1

A valid hot work permit is available for the task and location.

Critical
2

The permit is displayed or immediately available at the work location.

3

Required permit approvals and signatures are complete.

Critical
4

The task-specific risk assessment or JSA has been reviewed.

Critical
5

A task-specific toolbox talk has been completed and recorded.

6

Simultaneous operations and nearby activities have been assessed.

Personnel and Competency

7

Personnel performing the work are trained, competent and authorized.

Critical
8

A competent supervisor is assigned and available.

9

Workers understand the emergency alarm, escape route and assembly point.

Atmospheric Testing

10

The need for atmospheric testing has been formally assessed.

Critical
11

The gas detector is suitable, within calibration and function-tested.

Critical
12

Oxygen concentration is within the site-approved safe range.

Critical
13

Flammable gas or vapour concentration is below the permitted limit.

Critical
14

Toxic gases relevant to the area have been tested where required.

Critical
15

Continuous or periodic atmospheric monitoring is arranged where conditions may change.

Critical

Fire Prevention and Fire Watch

16

Combustible and flammable materials have been removed or effectively protected.

Critical
17

Suitable fire extinguishing equipment is immediately available.

Critical
18

A trained fire watch has been assigned where required.

Critical
19

The fire watch understands alarm methods, extinguisher use and stop-work authority.

Critical
20

Openings, penetrations, drains and gaps are protected from sparks and slag.

Critical
21

Spark and slag containment is effective for the work configuration.

Critical
22

Fire detection or suppression systems affected by the task are properly managed.

Critical
23

Post-work fire monitoring duration has been defined.

Critical

Equipment and Gas Cylinders

24

Hot work equipment has passed the required pre-use inspection.

Critical
25

Electrical cables, plugs, electrode holders and connections are undamaged.

Critical
26

The welding return connection is secure and positioned appropriately.

Critical
27

Gas cylinders are upright, secured and protected from damage.

Critical
28

Oxygen and fuel-gas equipment is free from oil, grease and contamination.

Critical
29

Hoses, regulators, valves and connections are compatible and leak-free.

Critical
30

Required flashback arrestors and non-return valves are correctly installed.

Critical
31

Grinding wheels and cutting discs are suitable, undamaged and within their rated speed.

Critical
32

Machine guards and handles are installed and correctly positioned.

Critical

Personal Protective Equipment

33

Eye and face protection is suitable for the hot work process.

Critical
34

Flame-resistant clothing provides adequate body coverage.

Critical
35

Gloves are suitable for heat, sparks and the task being performed.

36

Safety footwear is suitable and protects against hot material.

37

Hearing protection is provided where noise exposure requires it.

38

Respiratory protection is provided where fumes or contaminants cannot be adequately controlled otherwise.

Critical
39

Fall protection is provided where work-at-height exposure exists.

Critical

Work Area and Environmental Conditions

40

The work area is barricaded and warning signs are displayed.

41

Ventilation is adequate for fumes, gases and heat generated by the task.

Critical
42

Lighting is sufficient for safe work and inspection.

43

Access and emergency escape routes are clear.

Critical
44

Housekeeping is acceptable and trip hazards are controlled.

45

Weather conditions are suitable for the work.

46

Screens or barriers protect nearby personnel from arc radiation and flying particles.

Monitoring During Work

47

Permit conditions and control measures remain effective throughout the work.

Critical
48

The fire watch remains in position and continuously observes the risk area.

Critical
49

Workers continue to use required PPE correctly.

50

No gas leak, unexpected odour, alarm or process release is present.

Critical
51

Hot slag, sparks and workpieces remain contained and controlled.

Critical

Completion and Post-Work Inspection

52

The hot work equipment has been safely shut down and isolated.

Critical
53

The work area and all potentially affected levels have been inspected.

Critical
54

The required post-work fire-watch period has been completed and recorded.

Critical
55

Hot materials, electrode stubs, slag and waste have been safely removed.

56

Temporary barriers, covers and fire protection controls are removed only when safe.

57

The permit has been formally closed by the authorized persons.

Critical

Inspection result

Calculated live from the inspection responses.

Inspection incomplete

Yes: 0No: 0N/A: 0

Inspection comments

This checklist supports field verification but does not replace applicable legislation, the approved risk assessment, permit-to-work requirements, manufacturer instructions or site-specific procedures.

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