This permit to work is the formal way of tracking the authorization and communication of all non-standard work activities
Date of Work Activity: Time of Work Activity: Expires on:
Is there a risk of falling 4' or more? Is the work outdoors? Other concerns?
5. Is a medically trained responder 5. All flammables atleast 35' away from 5. Is communications available?
available and notified of work? work?
6. Work is justified because de-energizing 6. All combustibles and holes (floor, sewer)
and locking out: Y N covered? 6. Is multi-gas meter charged / calibrated?
Involves additional hazards? 7. Is a 30-minute fire watch required? X 7. Is O2 %'age >19.5% & <23.5%?
Introduces increased hazards? 8. Does welder / fire watch have 8. Is CO < 35-ppm?
appropriate PPE?
Is infeasible due to equipment design? 9. Is fire watch trained in fire extinguisher 9. Is H2S < 10-ppm and LEL < 10%?
use?
Other Justification: 10. Sprinkler system operational? 10. Is periodic air monitoring
documented?
Safe Statement (All other notes regarding safe work preparation):
Signature: Signature:
Phone: Phone:
Date: Date:
Designated Fire Watch: Minimum Hot Work Watch Time: Work Order Number:
30 Mins 60 Mins Other____________
Section 1: Checklist
Has equipment been cleaned, purged, steamed or made safe for welding? YES NO N/A Notes:
Is it permissible to use electric tools or gasoline driven equipment? YES NO N/A Notes:
Have sewers been covered for a radius of 35 feet? YES NO N/A Notes:
Has firewatch person been fire extinguisher trained? YES NO N/A Notes:
Is it necessary to cover working platform with fire blanket? YES NO N/A Notes:
Have cracks / holes been identified where sparks can fall on combustibles? YES NO N/A Notes:
Is fire extinguishing equipment available for immediate use? YES NO N/A Notes:
Is the sprinkler protection system operational in the work area? YES NO N/A Notes: