Common hot work processes are welding, soldering, cutting and brazing. When flammable materials are present other mechanical processes, such as grinding and drilling, become hot work processes. MAPP ...

This program establishes the minimum safe working procedures and guidelines for welding, cutting, brazing, grinding, soldering, and any other similar operation on Northwestern property. It also covers ...

While many standards, including NFPA 51B, Standard for Fire Prevention During Welding, Cutting, and Other Hot Work, require a permit only under certain conditions, such as being unable to secure a ...

Prior to performing hot work tasks, employers should instruct employees in the use of PPE, fire prevention and protection requirements and the safe use of welding/cutting-related equipment. The ...

Ensure that a hot work permit is issued prior to the start of work; Ensure that all cutting and welding equipment is in good repair; Ensure that employees are properly trained in the operation of the ...

When practical, objects to be welded, cut, or heated must be moved to a designated safe location, e.g., a designated welding area. If hot work must be performed, a Hot Work Permit must be obtained ...

Hot work operations include welding, brazing, torch cutting, grinding, and torch soldering. These operations create heat, sparks, and hot slag that have the potential to ignite flammable and ...

Almost all hot work loss prevention standards call for the use of some kind of fabric cover to protect combustibles from sparks and slag within the designated 35-foot radius of welding and cutting ...

The CSB has released a new 14-minute hot work safety video called “Dangers of Hot Work” that describes how to prevent flammable vapor explosions caused by welding and cutting.

A new safety bulletin issued by the U.S. Chemical Safety Board (CSB) warns of hot work hazards and identifies seven key lessons aimed at preventing worker deaths during hot work in and around storage ...