535-Permit To Work / 748
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BOS-PRD-03.900902
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Assign regular patrols to monitor the hot work area and the vicinity (rooms, corridors and other
spaces) around the hot work. This includes any spaces below, adjacent to and above the immediate
hot work area;
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Wherever possible, any flammable items
shall
be removed from adjacent spaces until the hot work
has been completed;
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Maintain a constant fire watch during all hot work and for 2 hours minimum afterwards on completion
of welding and burning work;
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The fire watch
shall
include all spaces and areas adjacent to the original hot work area.
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To prevent burn injuries the person performing hot work
shall
wear properly fitting and functioning PPE as
suitable for the task. This includes:
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Welding mask (tinted glass, full or partial head cover);
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Reinforced leather gloves;
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Coveralls;
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Leather apron.
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If applicable hearing and respirating PPE should be taken into consideration.
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Hot work is permitted in Workshop areas providing that a full work preparayionhas been performed
(JSA/PTW/TBT) and the workshop area has been inspected to ensure NO waste materials or flammable
substances are stored within the area. In all cases a suitable Fire extinguisher (CO
2
/Dry Powder)
shall
be
provided and available adjacent to the work area, until the job is complete.
NOTE: Operations Manager approval is required for hot work in confined spaces previously containing hydrocarbon products.
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A PTW is required for any work performed at heights where there is a risk of injury from falling, the Working
Aloft PTW (
PTW # 3 Working Aloft and Over Side Permit, BOS-FRM-03.0019)
identifies the necessary safety
measures.
Working aloft is a work in any place, including a place at, above or below ground level, where a person could
be injured by falling. This is defined as a height greater than 2 meters from the deck or floor.
Although a permit is not required for work at heights below 2 meters from the deck or floor, risk assessment
and JSA
shall
be conducted to consider appropriate control measures and great care
shall
always be
exercised.
All JSA’s relating to Working Aloft
shall
include emergency/rescue provisions and dangers associated with
falling and with objects dropped from heights.
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All work at height is to be properly planned and organised;
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The main risk for the person performing the work at height is injury due to falling, but the area in the
vicinity below
shall
also be considered as a risk area.
Further potential risk areas include:
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Falling objects;
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Exposure to electric current;
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Exhausts;
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Pressurised fluid;
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Radiation exposure (from active radars);
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Vessel motion;
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Ambient and prevailing weather conditions.
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If working in any areas with close vicinity to radio aerials, radar scanners, whistles, etc., the devices
shall
be shut down and signs advising of the ongoing work aloft
shall
be posted (refer to Lock-
Out/Tag-Out, Chapter 4.12);
Version 04. Original date: 25/05/2012. Version date: 31/12/2014. Valid version only on QMS site. Uncontrolled document when printed.
Procedure prepared by: BOS QHSES Coordinator. Approved by: BOS QHSES Manager. Validated by: BOS Quality Representative.
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