Hot Work Permit Fire Watch and Hazardous Area Safety Risk Assessment

Product Overview

This risk assessment covers hot work permit planning, hazardous area hazards, work-area preparation, fire watch and post-work close-out. It supports planning and risk management by identifying ignition, fire, fumes, heat, equipment and access risks before, during and after hot work.

Activities & Risks Covered

This assessment addresses activities and risks including:

• Review hot work permits, conditions, nearby work and pre-start conditions
• Identify hazardous areas and assess flammable gases, vapours, mists and combustible dust
• Isolate energy, product and services before hot work begins
• Prepare the work area by removing or controlling combustibles, residue and potential fire spread paths
• Inspect and set up welding, cutting or grinding equipment, leads, hoses and connections
• Establish exclusion zones, control access and communicate changing conditions
• Conduct a visible and attentive fire watch during hot work
• Manage exposure to fumes, gases, heat, burns, UV radiation and reduced visibility
• Complete post-work fire watch, secure equipment and close out the permit after checks

Who is this for?

Suitable for contractors, workers, supervisors and businesses carrying out hot work, fire watch or related work-area safety activities.

Activities & Hazards Covered

Legislation & References

The template records model guidance used to inform the documented controls. Applicable WHS/OHS laws and adopted Codes vary by state or territory, so confirm the current local requirements when tailoring the assessment:

• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Welding processes — 1.3 What is involved in managing risks associated with welding processes?; p. 10.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Managing electrical risks in the workplace — 2.1 Identifying the hazards; p. 14.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Managing the risk of fatigue at work — Provide sufficient breaks while at work; p. 30.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Managing noise and preventing hearing loss at work — 5. Controlling the risks; p. 29.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: How to manage work health and safety risks — 3. Step 2 — How to assess risks; p. 15.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Excavation work — 2.3. Controlling the risks; p. 17.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Managing risks of plant in the workplace — Plant hazard identification — Traffic movements in the workplace; p. 17.

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Standard Risk Assessment Features (Click to Expand)

• Activity-specific hazard identification and control measures
• Initial and residual risk ratings
• Assigned responsible persons for each activity
• Risk matrix and assessment classification
• Review, monitoring and sign-off fields
• Site-specific customisation before use