Hot Work Permits – Definitions

Hot Work – Activities that involve flame, sparks, or heat generation, which could act as a source of ignition. Hot Work includes

1. Gas and electric welding
2. Torch cutting
3. Operations using fire, or producing flame or spark

4. Powder activated tools
5. Use of electrical tools and equipment
6. Operation of internal combustion engines (gasoline, LPG or diesel) in rated area’s

Authorized Person – Trained, experienced employee who has been given the authority to issue permits to work by the Site Manager.

Acceptor – Person who accepts the permit and is in charge of the permitted work to be done.

Permit to work – Documentation that safety, health and environmental precautions have been considered and addressed prior to maintenance or non-routine tasks. The permit indicates that the person in charge of the facility, department or equipment has been informed of the work to be done.

Confined space – Any vessel or space large enough for entry that is not intended for continuous occupancy; where there exists limited means of egress and/or the potential for life threatening conditions (e.g. hazardous fumes or oxygen deficiency).

Work Area – Immediate vicinity (11 meters or 35 feet) of the place where Hot Work is performed

Area Supervisor – Person with operational control over a department or site.