Hot Work Permit Example
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Document: Hot Work Permit
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Last updated 7/27/2026
HOT WORK PERMIT
Permit Number: HWP-2023-045 Issue Date: 24/10/2023 Time Issued: 08:00 AM Time Expires: 04:00 PM
1. JOB DETAILS
Company Name: Apex Fabrication Services Pty Ltd Site Location: 12 Factory Road, Wolli Creek, NSW Specific Work Area: Loading Dock Bay 3 Description of Work: Installation of handrail to concrete wall using oxy-acetylene cutting and arc welding. Equipment to be Used: Angle grinder, Arc welder, Oxy-acetylene set.
2. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
Check all hazards present in the work area:
- Flammable liquids
- Flammable gases
- Combustible materials (wooden pallets nearby)
- Dust or fibres
- Combustible walls (timber cladding on adjacent wall)
- Confined space
- Other
3. FIRE PREVENTION & CONTROL MEASURES
Confirm the following actions are completed before work starts:
- Fire extinguishers ready (2 x Dry Powder located 5m away)
- Wooden pallets moved 15 metres away
- Timber cladding covered with welding blankets
- Floor swept clean
- Ventilation checked (Large bay doors open)
- Fire alarm system (N/A)
- Fire Watcher appointed: Sarah Jenkins
4. AUTHORITY & SIGN OFF
Authorised Person (Supervisor/Manager) Name: M. Chen Signature: M. Chen Date: 24/10/2023
Lead Worker / Permit Holder Name: D. Jones Signature: D. Jones Date: 24/10/2023
5. WORK COMPLETION & CLEARANCE
Work completed at: 02:30 PM Area inspected for fire for 30 minutes post-work: YES Fire Extinguishers returned: YES
Authorised Person (Sign off): M. Chen Date: 24/10/2023
Notes
The hazards section identified combustible materials (pallets and timber cladding). This prompted the use of welding blankets and moving the pallets. A fire watcher was appointed because the work was near combustible walls. The permit expired at 4 PM but work finished earlier, allowing for the 30-minute monitoring period.
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Hot Work Permit
A Hot Work Permit is a safety document used to control high-risk tasks like welding and grinding. It ensures fire safety measures are in place before work begins.