Hot Work – Activities that involve flame, sparks, or heat generation, which could act as a source of ignition. Hot Work includes
Authorized Person – Trained, experienced employee who has been given the authority to issue permits to work by the Site Manager.
Acceptor – Person who accepts the permit and is in charge of the permitted work to be done.
Permit to work – Documentation that safety, health and environmental precautions have been considered and addressed prior to maintenance or non-routine tasks. The permit indicates that the person in charge of the facility, department or equipment has been informed of the work to be done.
Confined space – Any vessel or space large enough for entry that is not intended for continuous occupancy; where there exists limited means of egress and/or the potential for life threatening conditions (e.g. hazardous fumes or oxygen deficiency).
Work Area – Immediate vicinity (11 meters or 35 feet) of the place where Hot Work is performed
Area Supervisor – Person with operational control over a department or site.