Managing Hot Work Checklist

*1. Is there a risk of burns from coming into contact with fire?

*2. Is there a risk of injuries to others beyond the site boundary, who may not be prepared, if thefire spreads?

*18. Has the responsible person with regard to fire safety been identified?

*19. Is everyone competent to do what is asked of them with regard to fire safety?

*3. Is there a risk of inhalation of smoke and toxic fumes?

*4. Is there a risk of fire-fighting water run-off entering watercourses?

*5. Is there a risk of emission of noxious and toxic fumes?

*6. Is there a risk of ground contamination from products of combustion?

*7. Have the tasks that need to be carried out under a hot-work permit been determined?

*8. Has compliance with the hot-work permit system been physically monitored?

*9. Does hot work cease at least one hour before the end of the working day, and are areas where hot works have been carried out checked prior to leaving site?

*10. Does hot work cease at least two hours before the end of the working day in areas of high-risk work (such as on timber frames), and are areas where hot works have been carried out checked prior to leaving site?

*11. Are hot-work activities co-ordinated when more than one is taking place at the same time?

* 12. Have those who carry out hot work been trained on how to use the permit system and fire extinguishers?

* 13. Have those who are not involved been told to keep clear of the area?

*14. Is hot work carried out in accordance with the conditions stipulated in the hot-work permit?

*15. Is anyone who is not involved kept out of the area (using physical barriers, if required)?

*16. Is the correct fire extinguisher easily available?

*17. Have third parties been contacted if hot works could interfere with existing fire-detection systems?