A suitable cylinder truck, chain, or other steadying device shall be used to keep cylinders from being knocked over while in use. 0000006757 00000 n Fire extinguishing equipment suitable for the location shall be immediately available and shall be maintained in readiness for use at all times. 1926.450 - Scope, application and definitions applicable to this subpart. Hoses, cables, and other equipment shall be kept clear of passageways, ladders and stairs. Arc welding and cutting operations shall be separated from other operations by shields, screens, or curtains to protect employees in the vicinity from the direct rays and sparks of the arc. Arc welding or cutting equipment having a functional defect shall not be used. 1926.61 - Retention of DOT markings, placards and labels. 1926.55 - Gases, vapors, fumes, dusts, and mists. Cylinders, whether full or empty, shall not be used as rollers or supports. 0000008494 00000 n 1926.851 - Stairs, passageways, and ladders. 1926 Subpart L App E - Drawings and Illustrations. 1926.1002 - Protective frames (roll-over protective structures, known as ROPS) for wheel-type agricultural and industrial tractors used in construction. Any precautions that the host employer or any previous controlling contractor or entry employer implemented for the protection of employees in the permit space. 1926.1153 - Respirable crystalline silica. 1926.860 - Selective demolition by explosives. Warm, not boiling, water shall be used to thaw cylinders loose. A Hot Work . 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. 1926.15 - Relationship to the Service Contract Act; Walsh-Healey Public Contracts Act. To the extent possible, hot work shall be performed in designated locations that are free of fire hazards. 1926 Subpart P App A - Soil Classification, 1926 Subpart P App B - Sloping and Benching, 1926 Subpart P App C - Timber Shoring for Trenches, 1926 Subpart P App D - Aluminum Hydraulic Shoring for Trenches, 1926 Subpart P App E - Alternatives to Timber Shoring, 1926 Subpart P App F - Selection of Protective Systems, 1926 Subpart Q - Concrete and Masonry Construction. Fuel gas and oxygen manifolds shall bear the name of the substance they contain in letters at least 1-inch high which shall be either painted on the manifold or on a sign permanently attached to it. 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). Appropriate precaution shall be taken to prevent ignition of highly flammable hardened preservative coatings. TITLE 8 CCR Sections 4794-4799 and articles 82,83,87,88, & 90 (29 CFR 1910.251-255) (29 CFR 1926. Before it begins work at a worksite, each employer must ensure that a competent person identifies all confined spaces in which one or more of the employees it directs may work, and identifies each space that is a permit space, through consideration and evaluation of the elements of that space, including testing as necessary. They shall not be placed in a location where they would be subject to open flame, hot metal, or other sources of artificial heat. 1926.2 - Variances from safety and health standards. 1926.350 (a) (3) Cylinders shall be moved by tilting and rolling them on their bottom edges. Use of fuel gas. 0000005020 00000 n When work is finished, when cylinders are empty, or when cylinders are moved at any time, the cylinder valve shall be closed. The employer must implement measures to protect employees from the hazard before any subsequent entry takes place. Hose couplings shall be of the type that cannot be unlocked or disconnected by means of a straight pull without rotary motion. 0000020449 00000 n Pressure-reducing regulators shall be attached to cylinder valves when cylinders are supplying torches or devices equipped with shut-off valves; Cylinder valves shall be closed and gas released from the regulator or manifold before regulators are removed; Leaking fuel gas cylinder valves shall be closed and the gland nut tightened. 29 CFR Subpart F - Fire Protection and Prevention 1926.417 - Lockout and tagging of circuits. Occupational Safety & Health Administration. 0000041672 00000 n Chemical storage guidelines, flammables. Local exhaust ventilation shall consist of movable hoods positioned close to the work and shall be of such capacity and arrangement as to keep breathing zone concentrations below hazardous levels. Articles from Wex Table of Popular Names Parallel Table of Authorities "Hot work" means riveting, welding, flame cutting or other fire or spark-producing operation. Fill in the necessary boxes that are colored in yellow. When openings or cracks in flooring cannot be closed, precautions shall be taken to ensure that no employees or flammable or combustible materials on the floor below are exposed to sparks dropping through the floor. 1926 Subpart CC App A - Standard Hand Signals, 1926 Subpart CC App B - Assembly/DisassemblySample Procedures for Minimizing the Risk of Unintended Dangerous Boom Movement, 1926 Subpart CC App C - Operator CertificationWritten ExaminationTechnical Knowledge Criteria, Severe Storm and Flood Recovery Assistance. Gas welding equipment shall be maintained free of oil and grease. 1926.1426 - Free fall and controlled load lowering. The certification must be made before entry and must be made available to each employee entering the space or to that employee's authorized representative. This section contains the required practices and procedures necessary to protect employees from fire and explosion hazards associated with hot work. Torches shall be inspected before each use for leaking shut-off valves, hose couplings and tip connections. 1926.13 - Interpretation of statutory terms. When cylinders are transported by powered vehicles, they shall be secured in a vertical position. The Hot Work Permit is key to managing hot and preventing fires. 1926.350 (a) (2) When cylinders are hoisted, they shall be secured on a cradle, slingboard, or pallet. 1926.1103 - 13 Carcinogens (4-Nitrobiphenyl, etc.). The following requirements apply to entry into permit spaces that meet the conditions set forth in paragraph (e)(1) of this section: Any conditions making it unsafe to remove an entrance cover must be eliminated before the cover is removed. 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. 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. Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Outreach Training Program (10- and 30-hour Cards), OSHA Training Institute Education Centers, Severe Storm and Flood Recovery Assistance, Inert-gas Metal-Arc Welding (Non-ferrous) 1/16- to 5/32-inch electrodes. 1926.1411 - Power line safetywhile traveling. Structures or pipelines acting continuously as ground return circuits shall have joints bonded and maintained to ensure that no electrolysis or fire hazard exists. 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 . 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. Occupational Safety & Health Administration, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Outreach Training Program (10- and 30-hour Cards), OSHA Training Institute Education Centers. (This action is generally termed "cracking" and is intended to clear the valve of dust or dirt that might otherwise enter the regulator.) 1926 Subpart H - Materials Handling, Storage, Use, and Disposal. 0000054814 00000 n Each employer who identifies, or receives notice of, a permit space and has not authorized employees it directs to work in that space must take effective measures to prevent those employees from entering that permit space, in addition to complying with all other applicable requirements of this standard. California State University - San Marcos (CSUSM) is dedicated to the protection of our Confined spaces and permit spaces. The employer shall instruct all employees involved in hot work operations as to potential fire hazards and the use of firefighting equipment. @0 CP KkW@M | Rd~3wO`;Kvn5wse>Ed}< E]GN6p:K}qc[uvB_ks1WeO.){}4WKicZjz.,vK`nRQWxyKf!Krd^W`Og37wr6S5BMP_/JVp 0 1926.35 - Employee emergency action plans. Hot work includes cutting, welding, brazing, soldering, and any process involving the application of a naked flame. If a regulator attached to a cylinder valve will effectively stop a leak through the valve seat, the cylinder need not be removed from the work area. 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. Oregon Occupational Safety and Health : Welding : State of Oregon 1926.853 - Removal of materials through floor openings. 1926.965 - Underground electrical installations. Oxygen cylinders in storage shall be separated from fuel-gas cylinders or combustible materials (especially oil or grease), a minimum distance of 20 feet (6.1 m) or by a noncombustible barrier at least 5 feet (1.5 m) high having a fire-resistance rating of at least one-half hour. 1926.33 - Access to employee exposure and medical records. 1926 Subpart M App A - Determining Roof Widths - Non-mandatory Guidelines for Complying with 1926.501(b)(10), 1926 Subpart M App B - Guardrail Systems - Non-Mandatory Guidelines for Complying with 1926.502(b), 1926 Subpart M App C - Personal Fall Arrest Systems - Non-Mandatory Guidelines for Complying with 1926.502(d), 1926 Subpart M App D - Positioning Device Systems - Non-Mandatory Guidelines for Complying with 1926.502(e), 1926 Subpart M App E - Sample Fall Protection Plan - Non-Mandatory Guidelines for Complying with 1926.502(k), 1926 Subpart N - Helicopters, Hoists, Elevators, and Conveyors. If a leak should develop at a fuse plug or other safety device, the cylinder shall be removed from the work area. Unless cylinders are firmly secured on a special carrier intended for this purpose, regulators shall be removed and valve protection caps put in place before cylinders are moved. Hose connections shall be clamped or securely fastened to withstand twice the normal working pressure but not less than 300 p.s.i. 1926.305 - Jacks-lever and ratchet, screw, and hydraulic. [48 FR 30909, July 5, 1983; 62 FR 40141, July 25, 1997; 65 FR 40942, June 30, 2000], Occupational Safety & Health Administration. Other OSHA regulations, however, do not (although it is often advisable to retain certain documents even if retention is. 0000007871 00000 n In flammable or potentially flammable atmospheres: On or in equipment or tanks that have contained flammable gas or liquid or combustible liquid or dust-producing material, until a designated person has tested the atmosphere inside the equipment or tanks and determined that it is not hazardous; or. Cylinders, cylinder caps and valves, couplings, regulators, hose, and apparatus shall be kept free from oil or greasy substances and shall not be handled with oily hands or gloves. When cylinders are hoisted, they shall be secured on a cradle, slingboard, or pallet. No hazardous atmosphere is permitted within the space whenever any employee is inside the space. How to Create OSHA Work Permits | Lion Technology Boxes used for the storage of gas hose shall be ventilated. 1926 - Home | Occupational Safety and Health Administration Oxygen and fuel gas pressure regulators, including their related gauges, shall be in proper working order while in use. 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. Provide the following information to each entity entering a permit space and any other entity at the worksite whose activities could foreseeably result in a hazard in the permit space: The information received from the host employer; Any additional information the controlling contractor has about the subjects listed in paragraph (h)(1) of this section; and. Hoses having more than one gas passage shall not be used. For manifolded or coupled cylinders, at least one wrench shall be immediately available. Who Issues the Permit? 1926.1441 - Equipment with a rated hoisting/ lifting capacity of 2,000 pounds or less. Before heat is applied to a drum, container or hollow structure, an opening to release built-up pressure during heat application shall be provided. 0000052551 00000 n 1926 Subpart U - Blasting and the Use of Explosives. They shall not be hoisted or transported by means of magnets or choker slings. 1926.955 - Portable ladders and platforms. 1926.1421 - Signalsvoice signalsadditional requirements. 1926.1205 (b) Before entry begins, the entry supervisor identified on the permit must sign the entry permit to authorize entry. 1926.961 - Deenergizing lines and equipment for employee protection. If this action does not stop the leak, the use of the cylinder shall be discontinued, and it shall be properly tagged and removed from the work area. 1926.1433 - Design, construction and testing. They shall not be hoisted or transported by means of magnets or choker slings. When parallel sections of oxygen and fuel gas hose are taped together, not more than 4 inches out of 12 inches shall be covered by tape. Publications - Oregon Occupational Safety and Health H\0vFBHdGa} NicCyri]]malq~6!{9Ui^vvr]||f=mq{w|6>MiL*Wo0?^t_2W4Mmc.>}Sd>W6fN. 1926.1001 - Minimum performance criteria for rollover protective structures for designated scrapers, loaders, dozers, graders, crawler tractors, compactors, and rubber-tired skid steer equipment. 1926.914 - Definitions applicable to this subpart. Similar precautions shall be taken regarding cracks or holes in walls, open doorways and open or broken windows. 0000004560 00000 n 0000003987 00000 n 1926.1205 - Permitting process. | Occupational Safety and Health 1926.702 - Requirements for equipment and tools. Hot work areas shall not be less than 35 feet from combustible materials and combustible waste The employer shall ensure that employees performing hot work in the open air that involves any of the metals listed in paragraphs (f)(3)(i) and (f)(3)(ii) of this section shall be protected by respirators in accordance with the requirements of 1910.134, and those working on beryllium-containing base or filler metals shall be protected by supplied air respirators, in accordance with the requirements of 1910.134. 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. Training. Any additional permits, such as for hot work, that have been issued to authorize work in the permit space. Understanding OSHA Hot Work Standards - Arc Machines Valves shall not be cracked if gas could reach possible sources of ignition; Cylinder valves shall be opened slowly to prevent regulator damage and shall not be opened more than 1 turns. The review identifies the type and location of the work, personnel roles, and responsibilities, necessary precautions, and duration of the permit. 0000021444 00000 n Adapters shall not be used to permit the interchange of hose. Oxygen shall not be directed at oily surfaces, greasy clothes, or within a fuel oil or other storage tank or vessel. An employer whose employees enter a permit space need not comply with 1926.1204 through 1206 and 1926.1208 through 1211, provided that all of the following conditions are met: The employer can demonstrate that all physical hazards in the space are eliminated or isolated through engineering controls so that the only hazard posed by the permit space is an actual or potential hazardous atmosphere; The employer can demonstrate that continuous forced air ventilation alone is sufficient to maintain that permit space safe for entry, and that, in the event the ventilation system stops working, entrants can exit the space safely; The employer develops monitoring and inspection data that supports the demonstrations required by paragraphs (e)(1)(i) and (ii) of this section; If an initial entry of the permit space is necessary to obtain the data required by paragraph (e)(1)(iii) of this section, the entry is performed in compliance with 1926.1204 through 1926.1211; The determinations and supporting data required by paragraphs (e)(1)(i), (ii), and (iii) of this section are documented by the employer and are made available to each employee who enters the permit space under the terms of paragraph (e) of this section or to that employee's authorized representative; and. 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. The area supervisor is responsible. The following terms are defined for the purposes of this subpart only: Acceptable entry conditions means the conditions that must exist in a permit space, before an employee may enter that space, to ensure that employees can safely enter into, and safely work within, the space.. Insert the date. 1917.152 - Welding, cutting and heating (hot work)[12] (See also 1917.2, definition of Hazardous cargo, materials, substance, or atmosphere). Permits can be requested at any time by using the on-line application form. hot work. trailer <<1B13CD194470406EBFF083678E0EF562>]/Prev 264003>> startxref 0 %%EOF 132 0 obj <>stream 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. In accordance with OSHA standards, contractors are required to apply for these permits through the company's permit-authorizing individual (PAI). Hot Work Permit . Defective hose, or hose in doubtful condition, shall not be used. In confined or enclosed spaces, hot work involving the following metals shall only be performed with local exhaust ventilation meeting the requirements of paragraph (f)(1) of this section or by employees wearing supplied air respirators in accordance with 1910.134; Zinc-bearing base or filler metals or metals coated with zinc-bearing materials; Metals containing lead other than as an impurity, or coated with lead-bearing materials; Cadmium-bearing or cadmium-coated base metals; and. Each employee must leave the space immediately; The space must be evaluated to determine how the hazard developed; and. INTRODUCTION . 1926 Subpart F - Fire Protection and Prevention. Nothing shall be placed on top of a cylinder or associated parts when the cylinder is in use. 1926.705 - Requirements for lift-slab construction operations. 1926.353 - Ventilation and protection in welding, cutting, and heating. 1926.752 - Site layout, site-specific erection plan and construction sequence. Fuel gas hose and oxygen hose shall be easily distinguishable from each other. Oil shall not be used to lubricate caps; Shall be hoisted only while secured, as on a cradle or pallet, and shall not be hoisted by magnet, choker sling or cylinder caps; Shall be moved only by tilting or rolling on their bottom edges; Shall have valves closed when cylinders are empty, being moved or stored; Shall be secured upright except when hoisted or carried; Shall not be freed when frozen by prying the valves or caps with bars or by hitting the valve with a tool; Shall not be exposed to sparks, hot slag, or flame; Shall not be permitted to become part of electrical circuits or have electrodes struck against them to strike arcs; Shall not be used as rollers or supports; Shall not have contents used for purposes not authorized by the supplier; Shall not be used if damaged or defective; Shall not have gases mixed within, except by gas suppliers; Shall be stored so that oxygen cylinders are separated from fuel gas cylinders and combustible materials by either a minimum distance of 20 feet (6.1 m) or a barrier having a fire-resistance rating of 30 minutes; and. 1926.858 - Removal of steel construction. 1910.252 - General requirements. | Occupational Safety and Health Employees in the space shall wear supplied air respirators in accordance with 1910.134 and a standby on the outside shall maintain communication with employees inside the space and shall be equipped and prepared to provide emergency aid. 3. 0000009131 00000 n When not in use, manifold and header hose connections shall be capped. The California Code of Regulations (CCR), title 8, section 341 and section 341.1 require employers to obtain Project Permits and Annual Permits from Cal/OSHA before conducting certain construction activities. Drums and containers which contain or have contained flammable or combustible liquids shall be kept closed. Cylinders should be stored in definitely assigned places away from elevators, stairs, or gangways. 67 66 NFPA - Hot Work Safety Program 0000052752 00000 n 0000054149 00000 n Create this form in 5 minutes! All cylinders used shall meet the Department of Transportation requirements published in 49 CFR part 178, subpart C, Specification for Cylinders. |_W+B s&M07Any'hz)(QM/Q^F>cE>]co7 F~o7 F~o7W*UI J_YZhx3cJkCp{]~pq B* endstream endobj 81 0 obj <>stream Transporting, moving, and storing compressed gas cylinders. 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 1926.50 App A - Medical services and first aid. 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). 0000000016 00000 n Welding, cutting or heating of toxic metals. Suitable fire extinguishing equipment shall be immediately available in the work area and shall be maintained in a state of readiness for instant use. 6777. Hot Work Procedures and Permits - California Department Of Permit space entry is performed at the same time that any activities that could foreseeably result in a hazard in the permit space are performed. 1926.1003 - Overhead protection for operators of agricultural and industrial tractors used in construction. If the object to be welded, cut, or heated cannot be moved and if all the fire hazards cannot be removed, positive means shall be taken to confine the heat, sparks, and slag, and to protect the immovable fire hazards from them. 0000048630 00000 n 1926.352 (b) 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; 0000003523 00000 n Requirements of Hot Work Permit - ComplianceQuest QHSE Solutions 1926.954 - Personal protective equipment. 0000065789 00000 n Employees exposed to radiation shall have their skin covered completely to prevent ultraviolet burns and damage. Except as specified in paragraphs (f)(3)(ii) and (f)(3)(iii) of this section, when hot work is performed in a confined space the employer shall ensure that: General mechanical or local exhaust ventilations shall be provided; or. Employees in areas not protected from the arc by screening shall be protected by appropriate filter lenses in accordance with the requirements of paragraph (h) of this section. Hot work. 1926.441 - Batteries and battery charging. When hot work must be performed in a location that is not free of fire hazards, all necessary precautions shall be taken to confine heat, sparks, and slag so that they cannot contact flammable or combustible material. 1926.1405 - Disassemblyadditional requirements for dismantling of booms and jibs (applies to both the use of manufacturer procedures and employer procedures). hot work hazards and control measures pdf. Subpart J: Welding and Cutting, OSHA 1926 Construction - UpCodes Use professional pre-built templates to fill in and sign documents online faster. Permits usu-ally are valid only for the length of the working shift; but never more than 24 hours. 1926.452 - Additional requirements applicable to specific types of scaffolds. Shall not have objects that might either damage the safety device or obstruct the valve placed on top of the cylinder when in use. When welders are exposed to their own arc or to each other's arc, filter lenses complying with the requirements of paragraph (h) of this section shall be worn to protect against flashes and radiant energy.