safe work permit

The procedures for issuing a safe work permit, particularly for hot work, include several key steps to ensure safety:

1. Issuance of a Hot Work Permit: Before starting any hot work, a hot work permit must be issued. This permit should detail the nature of the hazard, the required type and frequency of atmospheric testing, the necessary safe work procedures and precautionary measures, and the required protective equipment. 2. Location Preparation: The hot work location must be cleared of combustible materials or suitably isolated from them. 3. Continuous Safe Performance Procedures: Procedures must be in place to ensure the continuous safe performance of the hot work. 4. Atmospheric Testing: Testing must confirm that the atmosphere does not contain a flammable substance in a mixture with air exceeding 20 percent of the substance's lower explosive limit for gas or vapors, or the minimum ignitable concentration for dust. [1]