Hot Work Permits – Canada


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Target Audience
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Expected Duration
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Overview/Description

Hot work can be defined as any operation such as brazing, cutting, welding, grinding, soldering, heat treating, or torching that can cause sparks or flames. While such work is necessary, the hazards associated can be minimized through an effective hot work permit program. This course provides an overview of a best practice hot work permit program, including the permit process, roles and responsibilities, and controls used to minimize the risk of fire.

This course was developed with subject matter support provided by Pinchin Ltd., an environmental, health and safety consulting firm with offices across Canada. Please note, the course materials and content were current with the laws and regulations at the time of the last expert review, however, they may not reflect the most current legal developments. Nothing herein, or in the course materials, shall be construed as professional advice as to any particular situation with respect to compliance with legal statutes or requirements.



Target Audience
All personnel involved in hot work operations

Prerequisites
None

Expected Duration (hours)
0.6

Lesson Objectives

Hot Work Permits – Canada

  • Hot Work Permits – Canada
  • identify types of areas where hot work is performed
  • Knowledge Check: Key Elements of Hot Work Permit Programs
  • describe the primary responsibilities of the Permit Authorizing Individual (PAI) in a hot work permit program
  • describe the primary responsibilities of the supervisor in a hot work permit program
  • describe the primary responsibilities of the hot work operator in a hot work permit program
  • describe the primary responsibilities of the fire watch in a hot work permit program
  • Knowledge Check: Roles and Responsibilities in Hot Work Programs
  • identify controls used to minimize fire and injury risks associated with combustible materials
  • identify accurate statements about ways to minimize risks from hazardous atmospheres when working in hot work areas
  • identify accurate statements about fire-related hazard controls (sprinklers, fire alarms, and fire extinguishers)
  • Knowledge Check: Controlling Hot Work Hazards
  • Course Number:
    ehs_hsf_d08_sh_enca

    Expertise Level
    Everyone