Hot Work Permits – Documentation

Permits are posted in a visible location at the work site for the duration of the work.

Completed permits should be kept on file for audit purposes. Generally, about thirty permits should be sufficient.

A list of persons authorized by the site manager to issue and approve permits will be maintained.

An example permit is attached. The permit must contain:

• Description of the work to be performed
• Exact location where the work is to be performed
• Identification of the object to be worked on
• The date and time authorized
• The time period permitted
• Signatures
• Person performing the work (Acceptor)
• Fire watch
• Authorized person (Signatures of authorized person to indicate that all safety precautions indicated on the form have been taken. The authorized person will sign after physical verification of the precautions)
• Atmospheric and LEL sampling results
• Name and characteristics of chemical hazards
• Required safety equipment and precautions that have been taken.