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34 HOT WORKS PROGRAM NWPCA Fire Code Compliance Manual for Outdoor Storage of Wood Pallets | Version 1.0 (December 2017) Fire Watch The fire watch is responsible for working alongside of the employee who performs the Hot Work. The fire watch maintains a constant vigil during the Hot Work for stray sparks, ignition or other fire hazards. The fire watch must be trained in the use of a fire extinguisher and how to activate the alarm in the event of a fire. The watch should remain in the area for a period of two hours to watch for smoldering fires. Outside Contractors Outside contractors must have a full understanding of Insert Company Name here. Hot Work Policy and comply with all facets of the program. We also need to make sure they are insured, and licensed for the work they are doing. Remember – Ultimately, we are responsible for EVERYONE on our property and their Safety. Procedure A. First the Plant Manager considers if the Hot Work is necessary, the Plant Manager should then confirm the permit checklist of precautions have been taken. The following elements are identified on the permit: 1. The location and nature of the Hot Work. 2. Identification of the person or contractor who is performing the work. 3. Insert an expiration date and time (not beyond one work shift). 4. Emergency notification section completed. B. After the permit is completed accurately the Plant Manager signs and issues the permit. C. The employee or contractor hangs the permit in a visible place in the work area. D. While the Hot Work proceeds, the fire watch maintains a constant vigil for stray sparks, ignition or other fire hazards, and is ready to provide initial fire response. E. Once the work is complete, the fire watch conducts a careful inspection of the work area and adjacent areas for smoldering fires. The inspection includes floors above and below the work area and adjacent rooms. The fire watch then signs the permit and leaves it posted. F. The Hot Work area should be monitored for an additional three hours. This does not need to involve the fire watch. G. When the monitoring period is ended, the Plant Manager or a designee conducts a final inspection of the area and signs the permit. The permit is removed and retained in the production office until its deemed time for a record purge.