Whsmp · OPW16/0021

                                                                                          SWMS:11 – Hot Work Activities
Safe Work Methods
                                                                                                                                                                 Responsible       Residual
                                                                                         H                      Controls / Work Methods
                                                                                                                                                                 Person/s for        Risk
           Job Steps                       Potential Hazards          L    C       R     O              1. Eliminate 2. Substitute 3. Isolate 4. Engineer         Monitor &       L C R
                                                                                         C                               5. Admin 6. PPE                           Review
                                                                                                Any debris and combustible materials are to be removed
                                                                                                 from the vicinity of the hot work area prior to the hot work
                                                                                                 commencing and good housekeeping practices ensured.
                                                                                                Hot work activities are not to be performed in the vicinity
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                                                                                                 of flammable or combustible agents.
                                                                                         5      Gas cylinders shall be stored in a cool, dry place away from
                                                                                                 direct sunlight and other sources of heat. They must be
                                                                                                 secured while they are stored, moved and used on site.
                                                                                                 Cylinders are to be clearly marked to indicate the gas
                                                                                                 contained.

                                                                                         5      Precautions are to be taken to minimise exposure and the
                                                                                                 potential effects of hazardous substances and to avoid fire
                                                                                                 and explosion hazards. Material Safety Data Sheets
                                                                                                 (MSDS) are to be followed relating to safe use, storage,
                                                                                                 labelling and personal protective equipment when using
                                                                                         5       these substances.
                                                                                                Gas cylinders are to be secured in an upright position to
                                                                                                 prevent them from falling
                                      Inhalation of fumes / dust      C    3   H                Only fully trained confined space personnel with               Trained
                                                                               13                documented methods of work, entry permits and air-             Confined Space
                                                                                                 monitoring procedures are to undertake hot work in             Personnel
                                                                                                 confined spaces. All confined spaces work is to be
                                                                                                 undertaken in accordance with SWMS:12 Confined
                                                                                                 Spaces.
                                                                                                Adequate ventilation (natural ventilation or mechanical
                                                                                                 dilution ventilation) suitable for the type of work is to be
                                                                                                 ensured whenever hot work activities are undertaken.


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