Hot work permit checklist

Hot work permit checklist templates are created by our team to help get you started using Safety Culture within your organization. You should independently determine whether the template is suitable for your organization. The purpose of the hot work permit checklist is to help everyone involved in the preparation of permit-to-work systems decide if a permit-to-work system covers all the points considered essential in this checklist.

Disclaimer: This sample hot work permit checklist has been designed for fulfilling the requirement of the SABIC affiliate plant in Saudi Arabia according to SHEMs 8.10 (ST-OMS-316_F2). Not intended to bypass any SABIC checklist and rules and regulations but only for educational purposes.

Hot work permit checklist requirements

Hot work poses numerous risks to workers and facilities, such as fire, explosion, burn etc. Commencement of work should not begin until the appropriate level of authority has approved the permit to work. Next, perform a pre-job check to assess whether safety equipment and measures are in place to prevent accidents and injuries.

If any unsafe condition is discovered during the Work Permit review, work must be stopped immediately, the work permit was withdrawn and the situation reported to the higher management (Specify the Unsafe Condition found). And make sure:

• When work is performed, the safety, supervisor and permit receiver must ensure that the area is free of fire when the job is complete.
• Hot work shall include but is not limited to, the use of gas and electric welding cutting or burn or grinding and entry of the vehicle.
• The hot work area should be cleared of any loose or exposed flammable or combustible materials or liquids. If such combustible material or liquids cannot be removed, they must be protected with fireproof covers. The floors, walls, ceilings, ducts, catch pit, sewer line and partitions of combustible material must also be protected with fireproof covers.
• Hot work shall not be carried out in a potentially explosive atmosphere due to the presence of vapours or dust.
• During the entire hot work period and the examination period after the completion of the work mentioned in the permit, a fire watch with a fire extinguisher of a suitable capacity and type considering the area at risk must be kept available.
• The Assured must ensure that all fire protection controls remain effective during the hot work period, such fire protection controls must include, but are not limited to, fire hoses, sprinkler systems that remain operational and ventilation to avoid the formation of explosive atmospheres.
• The same examination will be conducted continuously for a minimum of 30 minutes after the completion of any hot work before the insured may leave the hot work area unattended.
• Hot work equipment, when ignited, or naked flames should never be left unattended for any period.
• Insured will take all reasonable precautions to avoid accidents and will act by all generally accepted safe work practices and all applicable legal obligations and regulations.

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Sample hot work permit checklist 

  

Hot Work Permit Review Checklist
Permit N0.	Type of permit	No. of worker	Location	Unit name	HAC/JSA No.
	Hot work permit

 

Work Description:

 

Hot work permit checklist		YES	NO	NA
1	Work Permits posted at the correct locations?	☐	☐	☐
2	Are all copies of the Work Permit legible?	☐	☐	☐
3	Are the hazards associated with the work activity properly defined on the hazard assessment control form and appropriate safety precautions are taken?	☐	☐	☐
4	Is all crew aware of what action to take in the event of an emergency?	☐	☐	☐
5	Was LMRA conducted by the permit receiver?	☐	☐	☐
6	Do all personnel performing the work understand the scope, hazards and precautions?	☐	☐	☐
7	Is the correct equipment information given?	☐	☐	☐
8	Are colour codes on tools?	☐	☐	☐
9	Is the correct PPE being worn?	☐	☐	☐
10	Is the work being performed in a safe manner?	☐	☐	☐
11	Is the worksite housekeeping satisfactory?	☐	☐	☐
12	Do all personnel performing the work understand the contents of the formal job safety analysis or hazard assessment control form?	☐	☐	☐
13	Is the Isolation Certificate correctly completed?	☐	☐	☐
14	Work permit signed by permit issuer and receiver?	☐	☐	☐
15	Toolbox talk attendance copy is available?	☐	☐	☐
16	The work area is free from combustible materials?	☐	☐	☐
17	Manhole, catch pit, and sewer are covered?	☐	☐	☐
18	Work area barricaded, and hot work signage is posted?	☐	☐	☐
19	Welding checklist is available?	☐	☐	☐
20	Are non-spark tools are being used?	☐	☐	☐
21	Are colour codes on tools?	☐	☐	☐
22	Fire extinguishers/fire hoses are available?	☐	☐	☐
23	Gas test performed as mentioned frequency in the permit?	☐	☐	☐
24	Are the appropriate Safety Checklist attached to the permit?	☐	☐	☐
25	Firewatcher available?	☐	☐	☐
26	Electrical cables and fittings management are safe and sound?	☐	☐	☐

 

 

COMMENTS

 

COMPLETION

I am aware of this Work Permit Review and its results.

 

Auditor	Name		Supervisor	Name
	Sign			Sign
	Date			Date

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