1. Hot Work Procedure and Permit
April 2013

2. Overview Why is there a new hot work process?
Description of hot work areas
New Hot Work; work practice and permit
Permit picture
Permit records
Where to get the permits
Mine to port
Any questions
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3. Why is there a new hot work process?
To clearly document the requirements for completing hot work at IOC
To be consistent across Sept Iles and Labrador City operations
To improve the controls in place for hot work
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4. Hot Work areas
A hot work permit is required for all hot work on site that is not conducted in a designated area
Designated areas
Is a specific area designed and approved for hot work on a continual basis e.g. welding bays
Hot work permit areas
Is an area where hot work is permitted provided that they are made fire safe, a Hot Work Permit has been issued and a Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) has been completed
Prohibited areas
Is an area where there is a high potential for fire and / or explosion or where combustible hazards cannot be adequately controlled. See Hot Work procedure for additional information
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5. New hot work procedure and permit
New Hot Work; work practice and permit:
Link to IOC-S-E-WP Hot Work
Key points:
A Hot Work Permit is for one specific job in one location
Hot work permit shall be posted where the hot work is being performed
Review the precautions for hot work with the person(s) performing the hot work and assigned fire watch prior to issuing the permit
Ensure the emergency response plan is in place
Ensure all fire fighting equipment is appropriate and operational
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6. Permit – front page
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7. Permit – back page
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8. Permit Records Permit issued by an IOC Leader
Permit is reviewed by workers doing the job
Fire watch signs off permit 60 minutes after completion of the task
All hot work permits shall be kept at the job site for the duration of the permitted task
The permit shall be available for inspection by other parties including your supervisor, safety advisor etc
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9. Where to get the permit?
Hot work permits are available from your team leader
Warehouse reference numbers:
Labrador City
Sept Iles
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10. Where to get the procedure
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11. Questions
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