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Hot Work Procedure and Permit. April 2013. Overview. Why is there a new hot work process? Description of hot work areas New Hot Work; work practice and permit Permit picture Permit records Where to get the permits Mine to port Any questions. Why is there a new hot work process?.
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Hot Work Procedure and Permit April 2013
Overview • Why is there a new hot work process? • Description of hot work areas • New Hot Work; work practice and permit • Permit picture • Permit records • Where to get the permits • Mine to port • Any questions Presentation – PAGE 2
Why is there a new hot work process? • To clearly document the requirements for completing hot work at IOC • To be consistent across Sept Iles and Labrador City operations • To improve the controls in place for hot work Presentation – PAGE 3
Hot Work areas A hot work permit is required for all hot work on site that is not conducted in a designated area • Designated areas • Is a specific area designed and approved for hot work on a continual basis e.g. welding bays • Hot work permit areas • Is an area where hot work is permitted provided that they are made fire safe, a Hot Work Permit has been issued and a Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) has been completed • Prohibited areas • Is an area where there is a high potential for fire and / or explosion or where combustible hazards cannot be adequately controlled. See Hot Work procedure for additional information Presentation – PAGE 4
New hot work procedure and permit • New Hot Work; work practice and permit: • Link to IOC-S-E-WP Hot Work • Key points: • A Hot Work Permit is for one specific job in one location • Hot work permit shall be posted where the hot work is being performed • Review the precautions for hot work with the person(s) performing the hot work and assigned fire watch prior to issuing the permit • Ensure the emergency response plan is in place • Ensure all fire fighting equipment is appropriate and operational Presentation – PAGE 5
Permit – front page Presentation – PAGE 6
Permit – back page Presentation – PAGE 7
Permit Records • Permit issued by an IOC Leader • Permit is reviewed by workers doing the job • Fire watch signs off permit 60 minutes after completion of the task • All hot work permits shall be kept at the job site for the duration of the permitted task • The permit shall be available for inspection by other parties including your supervisor, safety advisor etc Presentation – PAGE 8
Where to get the permit? • Hot work permits are available from your team leader • Warehouse reference numbers: • Labrador City 2423152 • Sept Iles 2338897 Presentation – PAGE 9
Where to get the procedure Presentation – PAGE 10
Questions Presentation – PAGE 11