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�� U��^�NN�� �� Works U�w��°m"�U�v�m`�� Overview "�ew Hot Works is any activity capable of producing flames or sparks. Examples include, but are not limited to, cutting, welding, grinding, brazing, soldering (to include copper plurnbing), thawing pipes and torch applied roofing. This procedure provides the necessary guidelines tvsafely perform welding, cutting and any other hot works i:order tomaintain safe vvo,k' ingconditionsandpro,ecttheheahhofou,aoociatcsandmstomero.w/ithm|sinmind'a!|operahonswi||imp|ementandmon|torthefol- lowing Welding/Hot Works Procedures specified by OSHA 29 CFR 1910,252 and NFPA regulations. Facility Management Responsibilities v ��oK=�� o~:��K��8��K��~ o«K��w��x�~�es it is the responsibility offacility management to pet t,m the following: * Notify contractors perfonnin�^HmvVo,k^oftheir nesponghi!�csand n,omde�emwith acopy o(this poUcyincluding the per ° identify all potential hazards (flammable materials, wall material, roof materials, chemicals, packaging, material storage, etc.) with the contractor before work begins. m Donot allow the contractor toturn off automatic sprinklers without notifying Alarm Central at479-Z7s-46OU. 0 Verify that the contractor understands the Hot Works pmQrambefore completing the necessary portions ofthe Hot Work Permit and signing the Contractors Letter ofCommitment. • Visually inspect the area at random times while work is being conducted and after the work is completed to verify procedures are being following and nohazards are present. w Make a f inal inspection of: the area, complete the permit and have the Safety Team Leader keep the closed permit in their Safety binder. Refer toAppendix | for the Hot Works Permit. mthe event ofafire, refer totheCodenedtabmthesme,gencvpmceduresF|iprhart. Contractor � � � Responsibilities ,��=��~�� vn&��Uu��u�=Ues Contractor must notify asalaried member ofmanagement of' their intent toperform hot work and torequest aHot Work Permit. They must follow the procedures outlined |nthis program: • The contractor (i,e,welder) arid the fire watch, Someone that isassigned the duty oomonitor the work area for smoke, fire orhvz- ands,mvstchecktheareak,rflammaWeconditions. All flammah|e`including power equipment, should hemoved 5Ofeet from the hot work site. if merchandise cannot be moved, then a certified non-combustible or flame retardant cover must b .0. used to protect the items. mon'connbust|b|eo,flame retardant covers should be used where. necessary to cover equipment, and to cover openings mthe walls and floors. • 'The contractor will provide afully charged, zO|b. type ABC fire extinguisher.'The extinguisher shall be at hand and available for the fire watch atall times. ^ A fire watch, inaddition tothe person doing hot work will bepresent atall t|mes,/fneeded, provide the fire watch afacility's two- way radio tocommunicate with management. • If work is interrupted because of breaks, lunches, rneetings, etc., the contractor is tucontact amember ofmanagement who will inspect the area prior to the person doing hot work or fire watch leaving. The fire watch or a member of management must stay and monitor the area for 30minutes. w If the permit expires before the work is completed a new Hot Work Perrnit must be issued before work can continue. Expiration times should be calculated as realistically as possible to the actual completion time of the work. • When the work is completed, the person doing hot work will enter the time of completion on the Hot Work Permit and will return it to facility management. The contractor is responsible to enSUre all electrical connections and cables on their equiprnent are in good condition. 07O6'2oph/6hillo,Florida 'l6502l40 February l6,2Ol7 �� 01351-41