Hot Work Program

Establish clear procedures for managing hot work hazards with this editable Hot Work Program from Team Libertas.

This written program provides a practical framework for planning, authorizing, and performing welding, cutting, brazing, and other activities that produce heat, sparks, or ignition sources. It addresses fire prevention, employee exposure, equipment safety, and coordination between personnel responsible for hot work.

Designed for customization to your organization's operations, facilities, and applicable requirements, the program addresses both general industry and construction activities.

The program covers:

• Hot work responsibilities and authorization procedures
• Designated and temporary hot work areas
• Hazard assessments and hot work permits
• Combustible material control and fire prevention
• Fire watch assignments and post-work monitoring
• Welding, cutting, and brazing equipment safety
• Compressed gas cylinders and oxygen-fuel systems
• Arc welding and electrical hazards
• Welding fumes, ventilation, and personal protective equipment
• Hot work involving containers, piping, and confined spaces
• Employee training and contractor coordination
• Emergency response, recordkeeping, and program review

What's included:

An editable Microsoft Word (.docx) program with supporting forms and checklists, including:

• Implementation Checklist
• Designated Hot Work Area Evaluation
• Hot Work Permit
• Fire Watch Assignment and Closeout
• Hot Work Equipment Inspection
• Container and Piping Hot Work Checklist
• Hot Work Exposure Assessment
• Training Record
• Hot Work Incident Report
• Program Review Record

Important information:

This program must be reviewed and customized before implementation. Employers are responsible for identifying applicable federal, state, local, fire-code, and site-specific requirements and establishing appropriate procedures.

Purchasing a written program does not, by itself, establish regulatory compliance.

Format: Editable Microsoft Word (.docx), delivered as a digital download.

License: For internal use by the purchasing organization. The document may be edited, customized, reproduced, and distributed internally. Resale, external redistribution, public posting, or commercial inclusion is prohibited.

Need assistance? Team Libertas can assist with program customization, workplace assessments, training, and implementation. Learn more about our services.