Hot work and welding JHA: hazards, controls and PPE.
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| Hazards · Hot work and welding |
|---|
| Fire from sparks and slag |
| Burns |
| Welding fumes, worse on galvanized or painted metal |
| Arc flash to the eyes |
Controls
- Move combustibles away (35 ft is the common rule) or cover them with fire blankets.
- Fire extinguisher at hand.
- Fire watch during the work and after it stops (30 to 60 minutes, per site rules).
- Hot work permit where the site uses them.
All 6 hazards and 7 controls → · 29 CFR 1926.350
Toolbox talk: Hot work fire watch
A starting point, not a finished JHA. Walk the site and have the competent person sign it.
Hazards
- Fire from sparks and slag
- Burns
- Welding fumes, worse on galvanized or painted metal
- Arc flash to the eyes
- Gas cylinder hazards
- Electric shock
Controls
- Move combustibles away (35 ft is the common rule) or cover them with fire blankets.
- Fire extinguisher at hand.
- Fire watch during the work and after it stops (30 to 60 minutes, per site rules).
- Hot work permit where the site uses them.
- Ventilate. Respirator when welding galvanized or coated metal.
- Cylinders upright, chained, caps on when moved. Oxygen 20 ft from fuel gas or behind a 5 ft fire wall.
- Screens to protect others from the arc.
PPE
- Welding helmet with the right shade
- Safety glasses under the hood
- Leather gloves
- FR clothing
- Leather boots
OSHA rules
29 CFR 1926.350 · 29 CFR 1926.352 · 29 CFR 1926.353 · 29 CFR 1926.354
Toolbox talk: Hot work fire watch
- Move or cover anything that can burn.
- Extinguisher in hand reach.
- Fire watch stays during the work and after it ends (30 to 60 minutes).
- Check the other side of walls and the floor below for sparks.
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Questions crews ask
What are the hazards of hot work and welding?
Fire from sparks and slag. Burns. Welding fumes, worse on galvanized or painted metal. Arc flash to the eyes. Gas cylinder hazards. Electric shock.
What controls go in a hot work and welding JHA?
Move combustibles away (35 ft is the common rule) or cover them with fire blankets. Fire extinguisher at hand. Fire watch during the work and after it stops (30 to 60 minutes, per site rules). Hot work permit where the site uses them. Ventilate. Respirator when welding galvanized or coated metal.
What PPE is needed for hot work and welding?
Welding helmet with the right shade, Safety glasses under the hood, Leather gloves, FR clothing, Leather boots. Add what your site and the task's SDS call for.
Which OSHA rules cover hot work and welding?
29 CFR 1926.350; 29 CFR 1926.352; 29 CFR 1926.353; 29 CFR 1926.354.
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