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Hot Work Permit
A hot work permit template covering fire watch, extinguisher provision and post-work checks for welding, cutting and grinding.
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A permit template authorising and controlling hot work tasks.
About this template
The Hot Work Permit is designed to be quick to complete and easy to adapt to your own workplace. Start from the template rather than a blank page, tailor the hazards, controls and responsibilities to your site, and keep a completed copy on file as evidence that the right checks were made.
How it links to the standards
The equipment and controls this template asks you to record are governed by published standards that define what each item must withstand and how it is tested. These are the ones that apply most directly:
- EN 175 — eye and face protection for welding
- EN 169 — welding filters
- EN 407 — thermal risk gloves
- EN ISO 11612 — heat and flame protective clothing
The full EN standards library covers every standard referenced across SafetyOrbit.
Related guidance
Filling the template in is easier when you know the reasoning behind each control. These notes cover the practical detail:
- Welding and Hot Work — the full technique-note library for this kind of work
- Hot Work Permits and Fire Watch
- Spark and Slag Control: Housekeeping for Hot Work
- Fire Response and Emergency Planning for Hot Work
A fire watch during and after hot work catches a delayed ignition.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Hot Work Permit template cover?
Fire watch, extinguisher provision and post-work checks for welding, cutting and grinding.
Why does hot work need a fire watch during and after the work?
Sparks and hot material from welding, cutting or grinding can ignite nearby combustibles with a delay, so a fire watch during and for a period after the work catches an ignition that might not appear immediately.
What should be checked in the area before hot work begins?
That combustible materials are removed or shielded, and that appropriate fire extinguishing equipment is present and accessible for the specific hazard.
Does the permit need formal sign-off when the work is complete?
Yes, closing out the permit with a post-work check confirms the area has been left safe, rather than leaving hot work unclosed and unverified.