Common use of Hot Work Safety (Gas Cutting, Welding etc.) Clause in Contracts

Hot Work Safety (Gas Cutting, Welding etc.). i. Prior to commencement of hot work, surrounding areas (including other side of the bulkhead & deck) shall be inspected for the presence of any inflammable materials and no Hot Work shall be carried out without obtaining Hot Work Permit from GRSE. ii. Adequate ventilation must be arranged while working in confined spaces throughout the period of carrying hot work. iii. Damaged gas hoses & welding cables should not be used for gas cutting & welding job. Gas cutting hoses & copper welding cables must be ISI marked of reputed make. Use of Aluminium Welding Cable is prohibited during construction activities from fire safety point of view. iv. The gas cutting hose should be separated from welding cables & electrical cables. v. The welding holders, if energized, should not be left unattended. vi. All gas cutting torches shall be ISI marked of reputed make and must be fitted with standardized FLASH BACK ARRESTOR. vii. Full insulated welding holders (ISI marked) shall be used in construction jobs. viii. During recess period (Lunch time and at the end of day’s work) or when work is suspended for more than half an hour, the gas hoses shall be disconnected from the cylinder valves. ix. All gas equipment shall be subjected to “Water Dip” test daily, before taking those on board. A record of the testing to be maintained by the person carrying out such test. x. Electric power shall be cut off from welding transformer end during recess period, at the end of day’s work and whenever the work is stopped for at least half an hour.