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Linda McCarney
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We recently had an independent fire risk assessment done in our premises. One of the actions as a result was to give consideration to the provisions of written permits to work for employees or contractors who are to undertake hot work. We are an architectural firm and we have a dedicated group of modelmakers and it seems that this is where they were directing this action. Can you please advise me as to what details the permit to work is obligated to contain?
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Richard Forrest - Lawrence Webster Forrest
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The pupose of the risk assessment is to identify the fire risks and make recommendations to meet the risks. If the assessor saw hot works being undertaken by your model makers, the obvious solution (and easiest to record) is to suggest a hot work permit procedure. There are many options of free to access examples of hot work permits - just Google on the 'net'.
But if the reference is to your own model makers and their practice is controlled by your own staff, I would suggest a much more specific approach including dedicated training to those involved so that they understand the risks of the processes and materials they are working with. A HWP system is only as good as the understanding that supports the process - that's why i suggest a more specific approach.
Almost certainly from what you say some risk mitigation process is necessary.
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