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Hot Work Pre-Start Safety Checklist
Review ignition hazards, adjacent activities and emergency readiness before welding or cutting. This is a preparation worksheet, not a hot-work permit or authorization.
How to use this worksheet
- Confirm the precise work location, task, equipment and approved permit status.
- Remove or protect combustibles; check sparks that may travel to lower levels or concealed cavities.
- Verify required atmospheric testing, ventilation, fire-watch competence and extinguishing equipment.
- Review nearby process lines, confined spaces and simultaneous operations.
- Apply the site-defined fire-watch and close-out requirements during and after work.
Worked field example
Example — Welding a pipe support: Remove combustibles below, protect penetrations, position suitable extinguishing equipment and assign a fire watch. Do not strike an arc before permit checks.
SERNEM — FIELD WORKSHEET
Hot Work Pre-Start Safety Checklist
Adapt this worksheet to actual site conditions.
Hot work details
Pre-start safeguards and owners
| Hazard / area | Required control | Verification | Owner |
|---|---|---|---|
Fire control and close-out
This is not a hot-work authorization, gas-free certificate or permission to work in a hazardous atmosphere. Follow the applicable permit, fire protection and local legal requirements.
Frequently asked questions
How long must the fire watch remain?
Apply the period required by the relevant standard and site permit; one duration cannot be assumed across all industries and jurisdictions.
Are extra controls needed near a confined space?
Yes. Assess spark travel, gases, ventilation and interacting jobs under the appropriate permits.
Related SERNEM resources
Technical sources
This is not a hot-work authorization, gas-free certificate or permission to work in a hazardous atmosphere. Follow the applicable permit, fire protection and local legal requirements.