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Hot Work Procedure and Permit
April 2013
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Overview

• Why is there a new hot work process?
• Description of hot work areas
• New Hot Work work practice and permit
• Permit picture
• Permit records
• Where to get the permits
• Mine to port
• Any questions

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Why is there a new hot work process?

• To clearly document the requirements for
  completing hot work at IOC
• To be consistent across Sept Iles and Labrador
  City operations
• To improve the controls in place for hot work

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Hot Work areas

• A hot work permit is required for all hot work on
  site that is not conducted in a designated area
• Designated areas
• Is a specific area designed and approved for hot
  work on a continual basis e.g. welding bays
• Hot work permit areas
• Is an area where hot work is permitted provided
  that they are made fire safe, a Hot Work Permit
  has been issued and a Job Hazard Analysis (JHA)
  has been completed
• Prohibited areas
• Is an area where there is a high potential for
  fire and / or explosion or where combustible
  hazards cannot be adequately controlled. See Hot
  Work procedure for additional information

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New hot work procedure and permit

• New Hot Work work practice and permit
• Link to IOC-S-E-WP Hot Work
• Key points
• A Hot Work Permit is for one specific job in one
  location
• Hot work permit shall be posted where the hot
  work is being performed
• Review the precautions for hot work with the
  person(s) performing the hot work and assigned
  fire watch prior to issuing the permit
• Ensure the emergency response plan is in place
• Ensure all fire fighting equipment is appropriate
  and operational

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Permit front page
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Permit back page
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Permit Records

• Permit issued by an IOC Leader
• Permit is reviewed by workers doing the job
• Fire watch signs off permit 60 minutes after
  completion of the task
• All hot work permits shall be kept at the job
  site for the duration of the permitted task
• The permit shall be available for inspection by
  other parties including your supervisor, safety
  advisor etc

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Where to get the permit?

• Hot work permits are available from your team
  leader
• Warehouse reference numbers
• Labrador City 2423152
• Sept Iles 2338897

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Where to get the procedure
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Questions