ATTACHMENT B

YANSAB
HOTWORK CHECK LIST
(This check list is not a procedure but serves as a guide to the field personnel involved in hot work activities.)

1. Measure / determine / identify circulating gases in the area. Log values as measured by means of
acceptable gas testing equipment operated by competent personnel.

2. 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.

3. Personnel performing specific hot work activity must be certified competent in his field of work.
This is verified from the craft specific ID Badge.

4. Specific Hot Work Permit must be compiled, duly signed and completed prior to start of activity.

5. Equipment used including its accessories must have passed the current monthly equipment
inspection program carried out by a competent person.

6. Gas cylinders must be equipped with valve protection caps and fitted snugly.

7. Gas cylinders must not be hoisted or transported by means of magnets or choker slings.

8. When cylinders are transported by powered vehicles, these must be adequately secured in upright
position.

9. Gas cylinders must be mounted on a cart or trolley and secured by chain.

10. 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.

11. Cylinders containing oxygen or acetylene must not be taken inside confined spaces.

12. Cylinders whether full or empty must not be used as rollers or supports.

13. No one shall use a cylinder’s contents for purposes other than those intended by the supplier.

14. 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.

15. Hose which has been subjected to flashback or severe wear or damage or in doubtful condition
must not be used.

16. Torches must be inspected at the beginning of each working shift. Defective torches must not be
used.

17. Torches must be lighted by friction lighters or other approved devices and not by matches or from
hot work.

18. Welding cables must be made of completely insulated, flexible type material capable of handling
the maximum current requirements of the work in progress.

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19. Welding cables used must not have been spliced. Further, cables in need of repair must not be
used.

20. 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.

21. 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.

22. Suitable fire extinguishing equipment must be immediately available in the work area and must
be maintained in a state of readiness for instant use.

23. 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.

24. Ensure the fire watch is trained, bear the training color coding on the ID Badge and that he wears
a red reflective vest.

25. 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).

26. Drums, containers, hollow structures that contained toxic or flammable substance must be
thoroughly cleaned, ventilated and tested prior to hot work activity.

27. Oxygen must not be used for ventilation purposes, comfort cooling, blowing dust from clothing
or for cleaning the work area.

28. 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.

29. Torches must be constructed of brass, bronze, or stainless steel and bear a UL label or other
accepted test laboratories.

30. Welding hoods must be worn by welders and helpers.

31 Welder must not stand in water while welding.

32. Safety goggles fitted with opaque side piece must be worn under the welding hood.

33. In addition, gloves, aprons and leggings must be worn by welders for added body protection.

34. Welding electrodes must not be left unattended. Hot electrode holders must not be dipped in
water; to do so may expose the welder to to electric shock.

35. Adequate ventilation must be in place to remove harmful fumes and gases during welding works.

36. 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.

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37. Welding or cutting equipment must not be used without prior authorization.

38. Any material being cut off must be properly supported.

39. Gas cylinders used must be removed immediately from the work area after completion of activity.

40. Hoses and cables must run in orderly fashion and must not block access ways.

41. 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.

42. 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.

43. Hot work permit must be closed by supervision after completion of activity.

44. Appropriate signs and barricades must be installed at the area prior to start of activity.

45. All welding operations shall have fire blankets to contain sparks and slag.

46. Permits, Job Safety Analysis and Safe Work Plan must be current and in place and the safe
procedures and hazards discussed with the people actually performing the work.

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