EcoWater CHC Series Service And Troubleshooting Manual page 28

This procedure establishes the minimum requirements for the safe use of flames, flammables and or
spark creating equipment. You must always instruct the customer whenever Hot Work will be
conducted. Many customers have Hot Work procedures in place and you must comply with all
customer related Hot Work Requirements including the use of Hot Work Permits.
Before any Hot Work is conducted you must have a working knowledge of Safety Reporting and/or
Emergency Reaction steps that may be needed. You must be prepared for the work and you must take
precautions to minimize any accidents. You must be aware of your surroundings and any possible
combustibles that may be affected. If you cannot view all sparks that are generated due to the location
your work is being conducted in, then you must use someone to monitor the sparks in their entirety
until cool on the other side of the obstruction.
Prevention is always easier than correction of problems created due to Hot Work. This includes
understanding that any material you will be working on may be hot and could cause other problems as
it falls off your work.
Hot Work Requirements:
1. Customer Notification
2. Permit Completion and Filing when applicable.
3. Locate Fire Alarms and Evacuation Routes
4. Move an appropriate Fire Extinguisher into your work area
5. Control any Combustibles
6. Use a Monitor as needed
7. Use your PPE
8. Prepare Work Space to ensure minimization of damage caused by sparks or direct
heat.
Once the Hot Work is completed you must clean up any debris and or safety gear and make sure the
site is better than it may have been when you arrived.
If any problems are encountered you must notify EcoWater CHC management as well as the
customer.
Hot Work Procedure
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