Hot work
Hot work is defined as forging, gas cutting, welding,
soldering and brazing operations for construction,
maintenance/repair activities.
Hot work fire and explosive hazards. Workers performing
hot work such as welding, gas cutting, brazing, soldering
are exposed to the risk of fires from ignition or flammable
or combustible materials in the space, and from leaks of
flammable gas into the space, from hot work equipment.
A confined space also has limitted or restricted means for
entry or exist and is not designed for continuous occupancy.
It includes but are not limited to tanks, vessels, silos,
storage bins, hoppers, vaults, pits, manholes, tunnels,
equipment housings, duct work, pipelines, etc.
Materials handling equipment
Materials handling equipment is a mechanical equipment
used for the movement, storage, control and protection /
protecting of materials, goods and products throughout
the process of manufacturing, distribution, consumption
and disposal.
Different types of material handling equipment
• Tools
• Vehicles
• Storage units
• Appliance and accessories
Racks
Pallet racks, drive-through or drive-in racks, push back
racks, and sliding racks.
Truck/Trolley
Conveyor system
• Fork lift
• Cranes
• Pallet truck.
- Hot work means work involving electric or gas welding, cutting, brazing, or similar flame or spark-producing operations