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Run: Hot Work Permit - Plant Inspection

Use this hot work permit plant inspection template to verify permit authorization, fire watch readiness, combustible controls, and post-work closeout before ...

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Permit Authorization and Scope

Confirm the permit is authorized for the specific location, task, and shift; permit is visible to workers and fire watch personnel.
Verify the actual hot work activity, equipment, and location match the approved permit conditions and any listed restrictions.
Confirm the inspection was completed by the person designated by site procedure to authorize and monitor hot work controls.
Verify nearby personnel, operations, and contractors have been informed of the hot work activity and any access restrictions.

Combustible Removal and Area Preparation

Remove paper, cardboard, wood, packaging, rags, dust, flammables, and other combustibles from the immediate hot work area and below/around the work point.
Verify immovable combustible surfaces, equipment, or structures are protected from sparks, slag, or radiant heat.
Inspect cracks, floor openings, ducts, cable trays, wall penetrations, and hidden spaces for potential spark travel or ignition pathways.
Verify flammable liquids, vapors, gases, or dust hazards are absent or controlled per site procedure before work begins.

Fire Watch and Extinguisher Readiness

Verify a designated fire watch is stationed where sparks, slag, or heat could ignite combustibles and can continuously observe the work area.
Confirm the fire watch is not assigned other tasks that would prevent continuous monitoring and immediate response.
Verify the fire watch understands how to raise the alarm, stop work, and initiate site emergency procedures.
Confirm the extinguisher is the correct type for the hazard, fully charged, in service, and unobstructed within immediate reach of the hot work area.
Verify the fire watch and workers can contact supervision or emergency response without delay (radio, phone, alarm pull, or equivalent site method).

During-Work Controls and Monitoring

Verify welding screens, spark containment, or other controls are preventing ignition of nearby materials and traffic paths.
Check that gas cylinders are secured upright, hoses and leads are protected from damage, and equipment placement does not create a trip or ignition hazard.
Verify required PPE is worn, including eye/face protection, gloves, flame-resistant clothing, and any task-specific respiratory or hearing protection.

Post-Work Area Check and Closeout

Check floors, walls, adjacent rooms, concealed spaces, and below the work area for heat, smoke, embers, or ignition signs after work stops.
Verify the fire watch remains in place for the site-required duration after hot work ends; OSHA commonly requires at least 30 minutes where fire hazards remain, and site/NFPA procedures may require longer.
Confirm slag, scrap, used abrasives, rags, and other waste are removed and the area is restored to a safe condition.

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