Module 5: Operations & Hot Work

5.3 Hot Work, Permits, and Inspections

Susan Harwood Grant Number SH-17820-08-60-F-23

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 Identify the steps to prepare space for hot

work Review the procedures for testing the atmosphere Describe types of hot work operations List personnel protective equipment needed

 Cutting, brazing Source of ignition when flammable

materials exist Becomes hot work processes Hot work permit

Figure 1 Fire watch standing by during hot work in cargo tank

Figure 2 Torch cutting through the hull

Figure 3 Cutting torch operations

Figure 4 Hot work inside cargo hold

Figure 5 Cutter working along walkway inside cargo compartment

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Figure 6 Cutting with torches inside yard

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Figure 7 Cargo vessel awaiting to be inspected

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Figure 8 Working in bilge area near shaft alley

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Figure 9 Piping removed from the hull

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Figure 10 Long view of a compartment being removed

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Figure 11 Compartment with two hot work operations

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Figure 12 Cut outs for ventilation

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Figure 13 Fire watch on bank monitoring hot work on vessel

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Figure 14 Inspecting the area and spaces

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Figure 15 Calibrating equipment

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Figure 16 View of the double bottom tank and piping exposed

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Figure 17 View of the engine room compartment and upper crew decks

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Figure 18 Cutting down along the side of the vessel

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Figure 19 Posted signage

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Figure 20 Supervisor monitoring the hot work operations

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Figure 21 Surveying the operations

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Figure 22 Hot work on the stern near the rudder system

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Figure 23 Hot work in the exposed engine room

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Figure 24 Inside view of the cargo tanks that were removed

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Figure 25 Fumes raising from the hot work

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Figure 26 Cutting torch

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Figure 27 Worker in protective gear

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Figure 28 Accountability for personnel at the gangway

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Figure 29 Cutting torch end

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Figure 30 Engineered railing and warning cable at leading edge

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Figure 31 Worker cutting last piece before hoisting section

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Figure 32 Hot Work on main deck above cargo hold

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Figure 33 No hot work on ladders

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Figure 34 Fall protection signage

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Figure 35 Adjusting fall protection gear

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Figure 36 Workers with respirators and face shields

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Figure 37 Inside view of cargo fuel tanks

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Figure 38 Welding face shield

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Figure 39 Face shield with protective coating shield

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Figure 40 Snapping in fall protection

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Figure 41 Worker wearing approved protective clothing

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Figure 42 Worker cutting out along the main deck

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Figure 43 Hot work with torch on stern of vessel

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Figure 44 Clean protective clothing during hot work in compartment

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Action Discussion
What information should the supervisor pass on prior to conducting hot work operations?

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Action Discussion
What person should be ultimately responsible for inspection of the area before hot work commences? Explain why?
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Worker safety is a priority.

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