Any employee exposed to the same atmosphere as the welder or burner shall be protected by the same type of respiratory and other protective equipment as that worn by the welder or burner. (2068.44 kPa) without leaking. Use of fuel gas. The employer shall ensure that when arc welders or cutters leave or stop work or when machines are moved, the power supply switch shall be kept in the off position. 0000052163 00000 n 1926.1127 App A - Substance Safety Data Sheet - Cadmium, 1926.1127 App B - Substance Technical Guidelines for Cadmium, 1926.1127 App C - Qualitative and Quantitative Fit Testing Procedures, 1926.1127 App D - Occupational Health History Interview With Reference to Cadmium Exposure, 1926.1127 App E - Cadmium in Workplace Atmospheres, 1926.1127 App F - Nonmandatory Protocol for Biological Monitoring. 1926.1421 - Signalsvoice signalsadditional requirements. Adapters shall not be used to permit the interchange of hose. If a hoisting system is used, it must be designed and manufactured for personnel hoisting; however, a job-made hoisting system is permissible if it is approved for personnel hoisting by a registered professional engineer, in writing, prior to use. Defective torches shall not be used. Manifold hose connections, including both ends of the supply hose that lead to the manifold, shall be such that the hose cannot be interchanged between fuel gas and oxygen manifolds and supply header connections. When you edit your document, you may need to add text, put on the date, and do other editing. 0000009020 00000 n No hazardous atmosphere is permitted within the space whenever any employee is inside the space. 1926.2 - Variances from safety and health standards. 1926.22 - Recording and reporting of injuries. 6, 1979, as amended at 55 FR 42328, Oct. 18, 1990; 58 FR 35179, June 30, 1993], Occupational Safety & Health Administration. Before heat is applied to a drum, container, or hollow structure, a vent or opening shall be provided for the release of any built-up pressure during the application of heat. 1926.906 - Initiation of explosive charges-electric blasting. Surfaces covered with preservative coatings shall be stripped for at least 4 inches (10.16 cm) from the area of heat application or employees shall be protected by supplied air respirators in accordance with the requirements of 1910.134 of this chapter. 1926.352 (a) When practical, objects to be welded, cut, or heated shall be moved to a designated safe location or, if the objects to be welded, cut, or heated cannot be readily moved, all movable fire hazards in the vicinity shall be taken to a safe place, or otherwise protected. Some of the rules apply to dangerous jobs like hot worksuch as welding and cuttingrequired for activities as diverse as bio-pharmacy, food production, nuclear power generation, and aviation. Permits can only be issued when the RMS Fire Prevention staff is at work, RMS office hours are weekdays between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm (holidays excluded). Cylinders, whether full or empty, shall not be used as rollers or supports. 0000054473 00000 n Arc welding and cutting cables shall be insulated, flexible and capable of handling the maximum current required by the operations, taking into account the duty cycles. 1926.305 - Jacks-lever and ratchet, screw, and hydraulic. Areas can be protected with the use of welding pads, blankets, or curtains, clearing combustibles from a 35-ft (11-m) radius space around the hot work, or moving the hot work to an area free of combustibles. 0000052551 00000 n Hoses having more than one gas passage shall not be used. Drums containers, or hollow structures which have contained toxic or flammable substances shall, before welding, cutting, or heating is undertaken on them, either be filled with water or thoroughly cleaned of such substances and ventilated and tested. 4. 1917.152 - Welding, cutting and heating (hot work)[12] (See also 1917.2, definition of Hazardous cargo, materials, substance, or atmosphere). Other OSHA regulations, however, do not (although it is often advisable to retain certain documents even if retention is. 0000075649 00000 n Where relocation is impractical, combustibles shall be protected with flame proof covers, shielded with metal, guards, curtains, or wet down material to help prevent ignition of . Hose connections shall be clamped or securely fastened to withstand twice the normal working pressure but not less than 300 p.s.i. 1926.104 - Safety belts, lifelines, and lanyards. 1926.651 - Specific Excavation Requirements. Gas welding equipment shall be maintained free of oil and grease. The permit shall document that the fire prevention and protection requirements in 29 CFR 1910.252 (a) have been implemented prior to beginning the hot work operations, indicate the date (s) authorized for hot work, and identify the object on which hot work is to be performed (68.85). +%o;F~w"W`OJMRSgMUUfTdTfTdTfTd+0W@@?~ +?cz0^mo)i*_ *x endstream endobj 78 0 obj <> endobj 79 0 obj [/ICCBased 108 0 R] endobj 80 0 obj <>stream Hot work areas shall not be less than 35 feet from combustible materials and combustible waste Bulk sulphur is excluded from this prohibition if suitable precautions are followed, the person in charge is knowledgeable and the person performing the work has been instructed in preventing and extinguishing sulphur fires. 1926.62 App A - Substance Data Sheet for Occupational Exposure to Lead, 1926.62 App B - Employee Standard Summary, 1926.62 App C - Medical Surveillance Guidelines. Except when the contents are being removed or transferred, drums, pails, and other containers which contain or have contained flammable liquids shall be kept closed. OSHA has very specific regulations covering welding, brazing and cutting operations. 0000210649 00000 n A single hose having more than one gas passage shall not be used. Hose couplings shall not unlock or disconnect without rotary motion. Suitable fire extinguishing equipment shall be immediately available in the work area and shall be maintained in a state of readiness for instant use. The controlling contractor and entry employer(s) must coordinate entry operations when: More than one entity performs permit space entry at the same time; or. Read your safety permit carefully. The area supervisor is responsible. 1926.250 - General requirements for storage. 0000065789 00000 n Before entry operations begin, the host employer must provide the following information, if it has it, to the controlling contractor: The hazards or potential hazards in each space or the reason it is a permit space; and. 1926.1406 - Assembly/Disassemblyemployer procedures--general requirements. Boxes used for the storage of gas hose shall be ventilated. Hose which has been subject to flashback, or which shows evidence of severe wear or damage, shall be tested to twice the normal pressure to which it is subject, but in no case less than 300 p.s.i. Yes, permits for performing hot work are required by both OSHA and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), in addition to the local fire code. Ground connections shall be mechanically and electrically adequate to carry the current. The person cracking the valve shall stand to one side of the outlet, not in front of it. Note to paragraph (h). If filter lenses are used in goggles worn under the helmet, the shade numbers of both lenses equals the value shown in Table G-1 for the operation. 1926.500 - Scope, application, and definitions applicable to this subpart. Empty containers shall be removed from the hot work area. Hot work means any activity in which flame, heat, or spark is generated. Where required by your AHJ, use this fillable PDF form to complete and submit your AHJ Hot Work Permit application electronically - saves time printing and scanning! 1926.1427 - Operator training, certification, and evaluation. 1926.14 - Federal contract for "mixed" types of performance. 1926 Subpart R App D - Illustration of the Use of Control Lines To Demarcate Controlled Decking Zones (CDZs): Non-mandatory Guidelines for Complying With 1926.760(c)(3). When not in use, manifold and header hose connections shall be capped. Any additional permits, such as for hot work, that have been issued to authorize work in the permit space. Any employee who enters the space, or that employee's authorized representative, must be provided with an opportunity to observe the testing required by this paragraph (e)(2)(vi). Nothing shall be placed on top of a manifold, when in use, which will damage the manifold or interfere with the quick closing of the valves. 1926.1103 - 13 Carcinogens (4-Nitrobiphenyl, etc.). When oxygen and fuel gas hoses are taped together, not more than four (4) of each 12 inches (10.16 cm of each 30.48 cm) shall be taped. 1926.752 - Site layout, site-specific erection plan and construction sequence. Such personnel shall be instructed as to the specific anticipated fire hazards and how the firefighting equipment provided is to be used. For quick closing, valves on fuel gas cylinders shall not be opened more than 1 12 turns. 350 - 354) Welding, Cutting and Soldering Safety (Hot Work) (Standard Operating Procedure) Purpose . 1926.902 - Surface transportation of explosives. Fuel gas cylinders shall be placed with valve end up whenever they are in use. When arc welding is performed in wet or high-humidity conditions, employees shall use additional protection, such as rubber pads or boots, against electric shock. Exhausts from working spaces shall be discharged into the open air, clear of intake air sources; Replacement air shall be clean and respirable; and. As a result, controlling employers are required to provide "reasonable care" in accordance with the "Multi-Employer Worksite Policy" (OSHA Directive CPL 2-0.124, Multi-Employer Citation A hot work permit is a legal document that is required in certain situations where work is being performed that may generate heat, sparks, or flames. If continuous monitoring is used, the employer must ensure that the monitoring equipment has an alarm that will notify all entrants if a specified atmospheric threshold is achieved, or that an employee will check the monitor with sufficient frequency to ensure that entrants have adequate time to escape. Before entry operations begin, the controlling contractor must: Obtain the host employer's information about the permit space hazards and previous entry operations; and. Before hot work is commenced on surfaces covered by a preservative coating of unknown flammability, a test shall be made by a designated person to determine the coating's flammability. Chemical storage guidelines, flammables. The employer must verify that the space is safe for entry and that the preentry measures required by paragraph (e)(2) of this section have been taken, through a written certification that contains the date, the location of the space, and the signature of the person providing the certification. 0000013465 00000 n 29 CFR 1904.0. 1926.860 - Selective demolition by explosives. USA Distributor of MCM Equipment osha hot work permit requirements 1926 Expanding on OSHA's definition, hot work means welding, brazing, cutting, soldering, thawing pipes, using heat guns, torch applied roofing and chipping operations, or the use of spark . Torches shall not be lighted from matches, cigarette lighters, other flames or hot work. Building: Location: Description of Hot Work: Name of Hot Work Operator: @0 CP KkW@M | Rd~3wO`;Kvn5wse>Ed}< E]GN6p:K}qc[uvB_ks1WeO.){}4WKicZjz.,vK`nRQWxyKf!Krd^W`Og37wr6S5BMP_/JVp 0 Oxygen and fuel gas hoses shall not be interchangeable. Defective hose shall be removed from service. Table G-1 - Filter Lenses for Protection Against Radiant Energy. Beyond that, look for fire hazards across the entire workplace. 0000008494 00000 n ___ Smoke detectors in the area of hot work have been covered to prevent false alarms. 1926.1102 - Coal tar pitch volatiles; interpretation of term. 1926.552 - Material hoists, personnel hoists, and elevators. A Hot Work Permit is required whenever any hot work activity is conducted outside of an area designated for hot work. Those measures can include, but are not limited to, the lockout or tagging of equipment and procedures for purging, inerting, ventilating, and flushing permit spaces. 1926 Subpart S App A - Decompression Tables. Transporting, moving, and storing compressed gas cylinders. 1926.1403 - Assembly/Disassemblyselection of manufacturer or employer procedures. Torches shall be inspected before each use for leaking shut-off valves, hose couplings and tip connections. hot work have been covered with a wet rag. 1926.13 - Interpretation of statutory terms. If there is no controlling contractor present at the worksite, the requirements for, and role of, controlling contactors in this section must be fulfilled by the host employer or other employer who arranges to have employees of another employer perform work that involves permit space entry. Welding, cutting and heating on preservative coatings. 1926.1432 - Multiple-crane/derrick liftssupplemental requirements. Hot work in confined spaces. The control apparatus of arc welding machines shall be enclosed, except for operating wheels, levers, and handles. Oxygen shall not be used for ventilation, cooling or cleaning clothing or work areas. No welding, cutting, or heating shall be done where the application of flammable paints, or the presence of other flammable compounds, or heavy dust concentrations creates a hazard. 0000052058 00000 n Ground return cables shall have current-carrying capacity equal to or exceeding the total maximum output capacities of the welding or cutting units served. Drums, containers or hollow structures that have contained flammable or combustible substances shall either be filled with water or cleaned, and shall then be ventilated. Hose shall be inspected before use. 0000016958 00000 n 1926.449 - Definitions applicable to this subpart. Confined spaces and permit spaces. 0000005574 00000 n trailer <<1B13CD194470406EBFF083678E0EF562>]/Prev 264003>> startxref 0 %%EOF 132 0 obj <>stream 1926 Subpart Q App A - References to Subpart Q of Part 1926. It may act as a source of ignition (fire) in the area where flammable material is placed or handled. Inform the controlling contractor of the permit space program that the entry employer will follow, including any hazards likely to be confronted or created in each permit space. Variations of one or two shade numbers are permissible to suit individual preferences. Torches with such defects shall not be used. When welding, cutting, or heating is performed on walls, floors, and ceilings, since direct penetration of sparks or heat transfer may introduce a fire hazard to an adjacent area, the same precautions shall be taken on the opposite side as are taken on the side on which the welding is being performed. Inform exposed employees by posting danger signs or by any other equally effective means, of the existence and location of, and the danger posed by, each permit space; and Means of detecting an increase in atmospheric hazard levels in the event the ventilation system stops working; Each person, by name, currently serving as an attendant; The individual, by name, currently serving as entry supervisor, and the signature or initials of each entry supervisor who authorizes entry; The hazards of the permit space to be entered; The measures used to isolate the permit space and to eliminate or control permit space hazards before entry; Hot work. 1926.65 - Hazardous waste operations and emergency response. Cylinders should be stored in definitely assigned places away from elevators, stairs, or gangways. 1917.152 (c) (3) 1926.1205 (c) 0000041672 00000 n A hot work permit is a legal requirement in certain areas or job sites that gives workers or contractors the authorization to proceed with hot work activities. 1926 Subpart V App A - Appendix A to Subpart V of Part 1926 [Reserved], 1926 Subpart V App B - Appendix B to Subpart V of Part 1926-Working on Exposed Energized Parts, 1926 Subpart V App C - Appendix C to Subpart V of Part 1926-Protection From Hazardous Differences in Electric Potential, 1926 Subpart V App D - Appendix D to Subpart V of Part 1926 - Methods of Inspecting and Testing Wood Poles, 1926 Subpart V App E - Appendix E to Subpart V of Part 1926 - Protection From Flames and Electric Arcs, 1926 Subpart V App F - Appendix F to Subpart V of Part 1926 - Work-Positioning Equipment Inspection Guidelines, 1926 Subpart V App G - Appendix G to Subpart V of Part 1926 - Reference Documents, 1926 Subpart W - Rollover Protective Structures; Overhead Protection. 0000006146 00000 n Ask what a fire watch is. Any special wrench required for emergency closing shall be positioned on the valve stem during cylinder use. The permit acts as a checklist to ensure precautions are taken to prevent the ignition of inflammable or combustible materials in a 35-foot area surrounding the work. 1926.452 - Additional requirements applicable to specific types of scaffolds. Before entry operations begin, each entry employer must: Obtain all of the controlling contractor's information regarding permit space hazards and entry operations; and. 1926.1204 - Permit-required confined space program. 1926 Subpart F - Fire Protection and Prevention. 1926.66 - Criteria for design and construction of spray booths. The employer must ensure a safe method of entering and exiting the space. 1926.1407 - Power line safety (up to 350 kV)assembly and disassembly. Get access to thousands of forms. Fires are often the result of the "quick five minute" job in areas not intended for welding or cutting. An employer may use the alternate procedures specified in paragraph (e)(2) of this section for entering a permit space only under the conditions set forth in paragraph (e)(1) of this section. No person other than the gas supplier shall attempt to mix gases in a cylinder. a. OSHA amended 29 CFR Part 1960 to implement its "Multi-Employer Worksite Policy" in the federal sector, as stated in 60 Federal Register (FR) 35040. 0000020449 00000 n 0000008381 00000 n 1926.1428 - Signal person qualifications. Standard for Fire Prevention During Welding, Cutting, and Other Hot Work This standard presents provisions to prevent injury, loss of life, and loss of property from fire or explosion as a result of hot work projects such as welding, heat treating, grinding, and similar applications producing or using sparks, flames, or heat. H\n0z The Hot Work Permit is key to managing hot and preventing fires. 1926.1405 - Disassemblyadditional requirements for dismantling of booms and jibs (applies to both the use of manufacturer procedures and employer procedures). The review identifies the type and location of the work, personnel roles, and responsibilities, necessary precautions, and duration of the permit. Valve protection caps shall be in place and secured. Any precautions that the host employer or any previous controlling contractor or entry employer implemented for the protection of employees in the permit space. 1926.441 - Batteries and battery charging. 1926.350 Gas Welding and Cutting 1926.350 (a) Transporting, Moving, and Storing Compressed Gas Cylinders 1926.350 (a) (1) Valve protection caps shall be in place and secured. Occupational Safety & Health Administration. 0000002269 00000 n %\9 The United States Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) incorporated NFPA 51B by reference at 29 CFR 1910.252. . A copy of the contractor's written Hot Work Permit Procedures shall be available for EH&S review. Hot Work permit Every job site involving Hot Work requires a permit to document the hazards and the safeguards in place to ensure the planned hot work does not cause a fire. The employer must implement measures to protect employees from the hazard before any subsequent entry takes place. When electrode holders are left unattended, electrodes shall be removed and holders placed to prevent employee injury. %PDF-1.7 % In the U.S., the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is the source of many rules and guidelines intended to protect workers from job-related hazards across virtually all industries. They shall not be located within enclosed spaces. Compressed gas cylinders shall be secured in an upright position at all times except, if necessary, for short periods of time while cylinders are actually being hoisted or carried. Nothing shall be placed on top of a cylinder or associated parts when the cylinder is in use. 1926.703 App - General Requirements for Formwork. "Hot work" means riveting, welding, flame cutting or other fire or spark-producing operation. Welding, Cutting, and Other Hot Work. Defective hose, or hose in doubtful condition, shall not be used. 1926.961 - Deenergizing lines and equipment for employee protection. Version Date Comments 5 March, 2012 Revised document 6 June, 2015 Update code citation - SFPC 2012 A. TITLE 8 CCR Sections 4794-4799 and articles 82,83,87,88, & 90 (29 CFR 1910.251-255) (29 CFR 1926. 1926.200 - Accident prevention signs and tags. The atmosphere within the space must be continuously monitored unless the entry employer can demonstrate that equipment for continuous monitoring is not commercially available or periodic monitoring is sufficient. 1926.95 - Criteria for personal protective equipment. Occupational Safety & Health Administration, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Outreach Training Program (10- and 30-hour Cards), OSHA Training Institute Education Centers. 1926.705 - Requirements for lift-slab construction operations. When entrance covers are removed, the opening must be immediately guarded by a railing, temporary cover, or other temporary barrier that will prevent an accidental fall through the opening and that will protect each employee working in the space from foreign objects entering the space. 1926.65 App A - Personal Protective Equipment Test Methods, 1926.65 App B - General Description and Discussion of the Levels of Protection and Protective Gear, 1926.65 App E - Training Curriculum Guidelines - Non-mandatory. 67 0 obj <> endobj xref 1926.50 App A - Medical services and first aid. Arcs, sparks or heat at any point in the circuit shall cause rejection as a ground circuit. 1926 Subpart C - General Safety and Health Provisions. Some OSHA regulations require a specific retention period for documents. Gas hose storage boxes shall be ventilated. 1926.652 - Requirements for protective systems. Oxygen and fuel hoses shall not be interchangeable.
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