0000019582 00000 n 1926.449 - Definitions applicable to this subpart. 1926.441 - Batteries and battery charging. 1926 Subpart P App A - Soil Classification, 1926 Subpart P App B - Sloping and Benching, 1926 Subpart P App C - Timber Shoring for Trenches, 1926 Subpart P App D - Aluminum Hydraulic Shoring for Trenches, 1926 Subpart P App E - Alternatives to Timber Shoring, 1926 Subpart P App F - Selection of Protective Systems, 1926 Subpart Q - Concrete and Masonry Construction. 1926.552 - Material hoists, personnel hoists, and elevators. An uncoiled fire hose with fog nozzle, under pressure, shall be immediately available in the hot work area. For Compliance With . Oxygen and fuel hoses shall not be interchangeable. 0000052058 00000 n 1926.1408 - Power line safety (up to 350 kV)equipment operations. 0000007213 00000 n A space classified by an employer as a permit-required confined space may only be reclassified as a non-permit confined space when a competent person determines that all of the applicable requirements in paragraphs (g)(1) through (4) of this section have been met: If the permit space poses no actual or potential atmospheric hazards and if all hazards within the space are eliminated or isolated without entry into the space (unless the employer can demonstrate that doing so without entry is infeasible), the permit space may be reclassified as a non-permit confined space for as long as the non-atmospheric hazards remain eliminated or isolated; The entry employer must eliminate or isolate the hazards without entering the space, unless it can demonstrate that this is infeasible. This section applies to all hot work operations, except as provided in subsections (a) (1) and (a) (2). Torch tip openings shall only be cleaned with devices designed for that purpose. Entry into the permit space under the terms of paragraph (e)(1) of this section is performed in accordance with the requirements of paragraph (e)(2) of this section. Expanding on OSHA's definition, hot work means welding, brazing, cutting, soldering, thawing pipes, using heat guns, torch applied roofing and chipping operations, or the use of spark . 0000052485 00000 n Getting a hot work permit before performing hot work is just one of steps involved in a hot work . Areas can be protected with the use of welding pads, blankets, or curtains, clearing combustibles from a 35-ft (11-m) radius space around the hot work, or moving the hot work to an area free of combustibles. Warm, not boiling, water shall be used to thaw cylinders loose. In the case of manifolded or coupled cylinders, at least one such wrench shall always be available for immediate use. Attendant means an individual stationed outside one or more permit spaces who assesses the status of authorized . Some of these requirements include: 29 CFR 1926.352 - Welding, and Cutting Fire Prevention FCC Hot Work Program New York State Fire Code (NYSFC) Chapter 35 0000006146 00000 n When practical, objects to be welded, cut, or heated shall be moved to a designated safe location or, if the objects to be welded, cut, or heated cannot be readily moved, all movable fire hazards in the vicinity shall be taken to a safe place, or otherwise protected. 0000020682 00000 n Welding, Cutting, and Other Hot Work. Displaying signs in areas where performing hot work is prohibited. 1926.1153 App A - Methods of Sample Analysis, 1926.1153 App B - Medical Surveillance Guidelines, 1926 Subpart AA - Confined Spaces in Construction. If a regulator attached to a valve stops a leak, the cylinder need not be removed from the workplace but shall be tagged and may not be used again before it is repaired; and. OSHA 29 CFR 1910.252 required fire prevention actions for welding/hot works. Metals coated with mercury-bearing materials. 1926.251 - Rigging equipment for material handling. 1926.1107 - 3,3'-Dichlorobenzidine (and its salts). 0000016958 00000 n Cylinders shall be kept far enough away from the actual welding or cutting operation so that sparks, hot slag, or flame will not reach them. 0000210649 00000 n 0000025889 00000 n 1926.1127 App A - Substance Safety Data Sheet - Cadmium, 1926.1127 App B - Substance Technical Guidelines for Cadmium, 1926.1127 App C - Qualitative and Quantitative Fit Testing Procedures, 1926.1127 App D - Occupational Health History Interview With Reference to Cadmium Exposure, 1926.1127 App E - Cadmium in Workplace Atmospheres, 1926.1127 App F - Nonmandatory Protocol for Biological Monitoring. 1926.353 - Ventilation and protection in welding, cutting, and heating. 1926 Subpart O - Motor Vehicles, Mechanized Equipment, and Marine Operations. Hose which has been subject to flashback, or which shows evidence of severe wear or damage, shall be tested to twice the normal pressure to which it is subject, but in no case less than 300 p.s.i. Inert-gas metal-arc welding. All monitoring must ensure that the continuous forced air ventilation is preventing the accumulation of a hazardous atmosphere. For welding, cutting and heating on steel pipelines containing natural gas, the pertinent portions of regulations issued by the Department of Transportation, Office of Pipeline Safety, 49 CFR part 192, Minimum Federal Safety Standards for Gas Pipelines, shall apply. Hose couplings shall be of the type that cannot be unlocked or disconnected by means of a straight pull without rotary motion. 0000035922 00000 n 1926 Subpart E - Personal Protective and Life Saving Equipment. 1926.914 - Definitions applicable to this subpart. hot work training. 1926.961 - Deenergizing lines and equipment for employee protection. 1926.1410 - Power line safety (all voltages)equipment operations closer than the Table A zone. No one except the owner of the cylinder or person authorized by him, shall refill a cylinder. Welding Hazards burns & fire impact penetration 0000054149 00000 n Boxes used for the storage of gas hose shall be ventilated. Operational precaution. The employer shall ensure that only manual electrode holders intended for arc welding and cutting and capable of handling the maximum current required for such welding or cutting shall be used. The controlling contractor and entry employer(s) must coordinate entry operations when: More than one entity performs permit space entry at the same time; or. 1926.706 - Requirements for masonry construction. If filter lenses are used in goggles worn under the helmet, the shade numbers of both lenses equals the value shown in Table G-1 for the operation. Occupational Safety & Health Administration. Empty containers shall be removed from the hot work area. 1926.62 App A - Substance Data Sheet for Occupational Exposure to Lead, 1926.62 App B - Employee Standard Summary, 1926.62 App C - Medical Surveillance Guidelines. USA Distributor of MCM Equipment osha hot work permit requirements 1926 1926.1003 - Overhead protection for operators of agricultural and industrial tractors used in construction. the required city permits, when necessary, for such work. U |`" endstream endobj 68 0 obj <>>> endobj 69 0 obj <> endobj 70 0 obj >/PageUIDList<0 247>>/PageWidthList<0 612.0>>>>>>/Resources<>/ExtGState<>/Font<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageC]/Properties<>/XObject<>>>/Rotate 0/Tabs/W/Thumb 62 0 R/TrimBox[0.0 0.0 612.0 792.0]/Type/Page>> endobj 71 0 obj <> endobj 72 0 obj <> endobj 73 0 obj <> endobj 74 0 obj <> endobj 75 0 obj <> endobj 76 0 obj <> endobj 77 0 obj <>stream 1926 Subpart V App A - Appendix A to Subpart V of Part 1926 [Reserved], 1926 Subpart V App B - Appendix B to Subpart V of Part 1926-Working on Exposed Energized Parts, 1926 Subpart V App C - Appendix C to Subpart V of Part 1926-Protection From Hazardous Differences in Electric Potential, 1926 Subpart V App D - Appendix D to Subpart V of Part 1926 - Methods of Inspecting and Testing Wood Poles, 1926 Subpart V App E - Appendix E to Subpart V of Part 1926 - Protection From Flames and Electric Arcs, 1926 Subpart V App F - Appendix F to Subpart V of Part 1926 - Work-Positioning Equipment Inspection Guidelines, 1926 Subpart V App G - Appendix G to Subpart V of Part 1926 - Reference Documents, 1926 Subpart W - Rollover Protective Structures; Overhead Protection. 0000052667 00000 n When hot work must be performed in a location that is not free of fire hazards, all necessary precautions shall be taken to confine heat, sparks, and slag so that they cannot contact flammable or combustible material. 0000013064 00000 n 1926.954 - Personal protective equipment. 0000014279 00000 n Regulators and gauges. Nomenclature changes to part 1926 appear at 84 FR 21597, May 14, 2019. )*@w>Hk'z&wjf6pM[OKo/!I:;jq:wicxLc;_Ka.\kS,0|;\KeO&)>W0upx!YeY[|I}Ug*uo/c[>/+ jMMM*YD2.Z=Vj %K2`.\Y+ They shall not be intentionally dropped, struck, or permitted to strike each other violently. Defective torches shall not be used. 0000004560 00000 n A single hose having more than one gas passage shall not be used. 1926.20 - General safety and health provisions. 1926 Subpart V - Electric Power Transmission and Distribution. This type of work can include welding, flame cutting, grinding, soldering, brazing and other activities that have the potential to cause fires or explosions. The review identifies the type and location of the work, personnel roles, and responsibilities, necessary precautions, and duration of the permit. 0000018793 00000 n In the U.S., the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is the source of many rules and guidelines intended to protect workers from job-related hazards across virtually all industries. The employer must verify that the space is safe for entry and that the preentry measures required by paragraph (e)(2) of this section have been taken, through a written certification that contains the date, the location of the space, and the signature of the person providing the certification. If, when the valve on a fuel gas cylinder is opened, there is found to be a leak around the valve stem, the valve shall be closed and the gland nut tightened. hot work have been covered with a wet rag. Appropriate precaution shall be taken to prevent ignition of highly flammable hardened preservative coatings. 1926.851 - Stairs, passageways, and ladders. Drums and containers which contain or have contained flammable or combustible liquids shall be kept closed. Filter lenses shall have an appropriate shade number, as indicated in Table G-1, for the work performed. Create this form in 5 minutes! A fire watch is an employee familiar with the work to be done, who watches whenever welding, cutting or other hot work is performed. 1926.1103 - 13 Carcinogens (4-Nitrobiphenyl, etc.). 1926.700 - Scope, application, and definitions applicable to this subpart. (This action is generally termed "cracking" and is intended to clear the valve of dust or dirt that might otherwise enter the regulator.) |_W+B s&M07Any'hz)(QM/Q^F>cE>]co7 F~o7 F~o7W*UI J_YZhx3cJkCp{]~pq B* endstream endobj 81 0 obj <>stream 1926.906 - Initiation of explosive charges-electric blasting. When the Hot Work Permit is emailed to the applicant the UA Project Manager is copied. The entry permit that documents compliance with this section and authorizes entry to a permit space must identify: The date and the authorized duration of the entry permit; The authorized entrants within the permit space, by name or by such other means (for example, through the use of rosters or tracking systems) as will enable the attendant to determine quickly and accurately, for the duration of the permit, which authorized entrants are inside the permit space; Standard for Fire Prevention During Welding, Cutting, and Other Hot Work This standard presents provisions to prevent injury, loss of life, and loss of property from fire or explosion as a result of hot work projects such as welding, heat treating, grinding, and similar applications producing or using sparks, flames, or heat. California State University - San Marcos (CSUSM) is dedicated to the protection of our ___ A Fire Watch has been posted, if it is required, during hot work operations and for 30 minutes after work has been completed. Those measures can include, but are not limited to, the lockout or tagging of equipment and procedures for purging, inerting, ventilating, and flushing permit spaces. Contractors are required to ensure compliance with applicable federal, state and local regulations as well as any specific requirements that are set in place by Cornell University. They shall not be hoisted or transported by means of magnets or choker slings. Bulk sulphur is excluded from this prohibition if suitable precautions are followed, the person in charge is knowledgeable and the person performing the work has been instructed in preventing and extinguishing sulphur fires. 1926.1404 - Assembly/Disassemblygeneral requirements (applies to all assembly and disassembly operations). The entry employer must then reevaluate the space and reclassify it as a permit space as appropriate in accordance with all other applicable provisions of this standard. 1926.35 - Employee emergency action plans. Employees in the space shall wear supplied air respirators in accordance with 1910.134 and a standby on the outside shall maintain communication with employees inside the space and shall be equipped and prepared to provide emergency aid. 1926.65 - Hazardous waste operations and emergency response. Ventilation and employee protection in welding, cutting and heating -. 1926 Subpart R App C - Illustrations of Bridging Terminus Points: Non-Mandatory Guidlines for Complying with 1926.757(a)(10) and 1926.757(c)(5). 0000009221 00000 n 1926.350 (a) (2) When cylinders are hoisted, they shall be secured on a cradle, slingboard, or pallet. The employer shall ensure that employees performing hot work in the open air that involves any of the metals listed in paragraphs (f)(3)(i) and (f)(3)(ii) of this section shall be protected by respirators in accordance with the requirements of 1910.134, and those working on beryllium-containing base or filler metals shall be protected by supplied air respirators, in accordance with the requirements of 1910.134. For manifolded or coupled cylinders, at least one wrench shall be immediately available. Note to paragraph (i). 0000065715 00000 n Insert the date. 1926.704 - Requirements for precast concrete. Oxygen shall not be used for ventilation, cooling or cleaning clothing or work areas. Employees shall not engage in and shall not be exposed to the inert-gas metal-arc welding process unless the following precautions are taken: Chlorinated solvents shall not be used within 200 feet (61 m) of the exposed arc. 0000014709 00000 n In the event that fuel gas should leak from the cylinder valve, rather than from the valve stem, and the gas cannot be shut off, the cylinder shall be properly tagged and removed from the work area. Defective hose, or hose in doubtful condition, shall not be used. The contrast may be made by different colors or by surface characteristics readily distinguishable by the sense of touch. When a cable other than the lead mentioned in paragraph (e)(2)(ii) of this section wears and exposes bare conductors, the portion exposed shall not be used until it is protected by insulation equivalent in performance capacity to the original. Fuel gas shall be used only as follows: Before regulators are connected to cylinder valves, the valves shall be opened slightly (cracked) and closed immediately to clear away dust or dirt. 0000019967 00000 n 1926 Subpart F - Fire Protection and Prevention. 1926 Subpart CC App A - Standard Hand Signals, 1926 Subpart CC App B - Assembly/DisassemblySample Procedures for Minimizing the Risk of Unintended Dangerous Boom Movement, 1926 Subpart CC App C - Operator CertificationWritten ExaminationTechnical Knowledge Criteria, Severe Storm and Flood Recovery Assistance. When oxygen and fuel gas hoses are taped together, not more than four (4) of each 12 inches (10.16 cm of each 30.48 cm) shall be taped. 1926.958 - Materials handling and storage. 1926.1419 - Signalsgeneral requirements. Sharing procedures. 1926.23 - First aid and medical attention. Fill in the necessary boxes that are colored in yellow. Drums, containers or hollow structures that have contained flammable or combustible substances shall either be filled with water or cleaned, and shall then be ventilated. 1926 Subpart U - Blasting and the Use of Explosives. 1926.350 (a) (2) When cylinders are hoisted, they shall be secured on a cradle, slingboard, or pallet. 0000041672 00000 n Preservative coatings shall be considered highly flammable when scrapings burn with extreme rapidity. Structures or pipelines, other than those containing gases or flammable liquids or conduits containing electrical circuits, may be used in the ground return circuit if their current-carrying capacity equals or exceeds the total maximum output capacities of the welding or cutting units served. Current Edition: 2019 [44 FR 8577, Feb. 9, 1979; 44 FR 20940, Apr. Valve protection caps shall be in place and secured. 1926.1203 (d) 1926.1426 - Free fall and controlled load lowering. 1926 Subpart D - Occupational Health and Environmental Controls. 1926.64 - Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals. Each employer who identifies, or receives notice of, a permit space and has not authorized employees it directs to work in that space must take effective measures to prevent those employees from entering that permit space, in addition to complying with all other applicable requirements of this standard. Drums containers, or hollow structures which have contained toxic or flammable substances shall, before welding, cutting, or heating is undertaken on them, either be filled with water or thoroughly cleaned of such substances and ventilated and tested. [12] The U.S. Coast Guard, at 33 CFR 126.15(c), requires prior permission of the Captain of the Port if welding or other hot work is to be carried out at a facility where dangerous cargoes as defined by 33 CFR 126.07 are located or being handled. OSHA 300 Log of Work-Related Fatalities, Injuries and Illness. Torches shall not be lighted from matches, cigarette lighters, other flames or hot work. The following requirements apply to entry into permit spaces that meet the conditions set forth in paragraph (e)(1) of this section: Any conditions making it unsafe to remove an entrance cover must be eliminated before the cover is removed. 1926.5 - OMB control numbers under the Paperwork Reduction Act. Hit the arrow with the inscription Next to move from field to field. Arc welding and cutting cables shall be insulated, flexible and capable of handling the maximum current required by the operations, taking into account the duty cycles. Working with ignition sources near flammable materials is referred to as "hot work." Welding, soldering and cutting are examples of hot work. 67 66 0000002304 00000 n 350 - 354) Welding, Cutting and Soldering Safety (Hot Work) (Standard Operating Procedure) Purpose . H\0vFBHdGa} NicCyri]]malq~6!{9Ui^vvr]||f=mq{w|6>MiL*Wo0?^t_2W4Mmc.>}Sd>W6fN. Overnight and at the change of shifts, the torch and hose shall be removed from the confined space. 1926.352 (a) When practical, objects to be welded, cut, or heated shall be moved to a designated safe location or, if the objects to be welded, cut, or heated cannot be readily moved, all movable fire hazards in the vicinity shall be taken to a safe place, or otherwise protected. 1926.65 App A - Personal Protective Equipment Test Methods, 1926.65 App B - General Description and Discussion of the Levels of Protection and Protective Gear, 1926.65 App E - Training Curriculum Guidelines - Non-mandatory. OSHA has very specific regulations covering welding, brazing and cutting operations. 0000065676 00000 n If it is necessary to enter the permit space to eliminate or isolate hazards, such entry must be performed under 1926.1204 through 1926.1211. Beyond that, look for fire hazards across the entire workplace. H\n0z Communications. Suitable fire extinguishing equipment shall be immediately available in the work area and shall be maintained in a state of readiness for instant use. Local exhaust ventilation shall consist of movable hoods positioned close to the work and shall be of such capacity and arrangement as to keep breathing zone concentrations below hazardous levels. The following terms are defined for the purposes of this subpart only: Acceptable entry conditions means the conditions that must exist in a permit space, before an employee may enter that space, to ensure that employees can safely enter into, and safely work within, the space.. Before heat is applied to a drum, container or hollow structure, an opening to release built-up pressure during heat application shall be provided. Transporting, moving, and storing compressed gas cylinders. 6, 1979, as amended at 55 FR 42328, Oct. 18, 1990; 58 FR 35179, June 30, 1993], Occupational Safety & Health Administration. Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Outreach Training Program (10- and 30-hour Cards), OSHA Training Institute Education Centers, Severe Storm and Flood Recovery Assistance. In flammable or potentially flammable atmospheres: On or in equipment or tanks that have contained flammable gas or liquid or combustible liquid or dust-producing material, until a designated person has tested the atmosphere inside the equipment or tanks and determined that it is not hazardous; or. Torches shall be inspected before each use for leaking shut-off valves, hose couplings and tip connections. All cylinders used shall meet the Department of Transportation requirements published in 49 CFR part 178, subpart C, Specification for Cylinders. If the leak continues, the cylinder shall be tagged, removed from service, and moved to a location where the leak will not be hazardous. Hot work in confined spaces. 1926.432 - Environmental deterioration of equipment. 1926 Subpart L App D - List of Training Topics for Scaffold Erectors and Dismantlers. [48 FR 30909, July 5, 1983; 62 FR 40141, July 25, 1997; 65 FR 40942, June 30, 2000], Occupational Safety & Health Administration. Pressure-reducing regulators shall be attached to cylinder valves when cylinders are supplying torches or devices equipped with shut-off valves; Cylinder valves shall be closed and gas released from the regulator or manifold before regulators are removed; Leaking fuel gas cylinder valves shall be closed and the gland nut tightened. 1926.1432 - Multiple-crane/derrick liftssupplemental requirements. ___ Smoke detectors in the area of hot work have been covered to prevent false alarms. Clogged torch tip openings shall be cleaned with suitable cleaning wires, drills, or other devices designed for such purpose. Cable lugs, where used as connectors, shall provide electrical contact. Employees shall be protected from radiant energy eye hazards by spectacles, cup goggles, helmets, hand shields or face shields with filter lenses complying with the requirements of this paragraph. 1926.605 - Marine operations and equipment. CocoDoc makes it very easy to edit your . 1926.652 - Requirements for protective systems. Highly flammable coatings shall be stripped from the area to be heated. sb`aY 0000003523 00000 n When hot work must be performed in a location that is not free of fire hazards, all necessary precautions shall be taken to confine heat, sparks, and slag so that they cannot contact flammable or combustible material. Employees in areas not protected from the arc by screening shall be protected by appropriate filter lenses in accordance with paragraph (h) of this section. Version Date Comments 5 March, 2012 Revised document 6 June, 2015 Update code citation - SFPC 2012 A. Before an employee enters the space, the internal atmosphere must be tested, with a calibrated direct-reading instrument, for oxygen content, for flammable gases and vapors, and for potential toxic air contaminants, in that order. 1926 Subpart C - General Safety and Health Provisions. Hot work means any activity in which flame, heat, or spark is generated. 1926.951 - Medical services and first aid. Nothing shall be placed on top of a cylinder or associated parts when the cylinder is in use. Sharing policies. 0000005574 00000 n Defective hose shall not be used. Shall have valve protection caps in place except when in use, hooked up or secured for movement. Arc welding or cutting equipment having a functional defect shall not be used. 0000005020 00000 n Where required by your AHJ, use this fillable PDF form to complete and submit your AHJ Hot Work Permit application electronically - saves time printing and scanning! 1926 Subpart M App A - Determining Roof Widths - Non-mandatory Guidelines for Complying with 1926.501(b)(10), 1926 Subpart M App B - Guardrail Systems - Non-Mandatory Guidelines for Complying with 1926.502(b), 1926 Subpart M App C - Personal Fall Arrest Systems - Non-Mandatory Guidelines for Complying with 1926.502(d), 1926 Subpart M App D - Positioning Device Systems - Non-Mandatory Guidelines for Complying with 1926.502(e), 1926 Subpart M App E - Sample Fall Protection Plan - Non-Mandatory Guidelines for Complying with 1926.502(k), 1926 Subpart N - Helicopters, Hoists, Elevators, and Conveyors. Fires are often the result of the "quick five minute" job in areas not intended for welding or cutting. If continuous monitoring is not used, periodic monitoring is required. Any employee who enters the space, or that employee's authorized representative, must be provided an opportunity to observe the pre-entry testing required by this paragraph. 1926.61 - Retention of DOT markings, placards and labels. Insulated connectors of equivalent capacity shall be used for connecting or splicing cable. Oil shall not be used to lubricate caps; Shall be hoisted only while secured, as on a cradle or pallet, and shall not be hoisted by magnet, choker sling or cylinder caps; Shall be moved only by tilting or rolling on their bottom edges; Shall have valves closed when cylinders are empty, being moved or stored; Shall be secured upright except when hoisted or carried; Shall not be freed when frozen by prying the valves or caps with bars or by hitting the valve with a tool; Shall not be exposed to sparks, hot slag, or flame; Shall not be permitted to become part of electrical circuits or have electrodes struck against them to strike arcs; Shall not be used as rollers or supports; Shall not have contents used for purposes not authorized by the supplier; Shall not be used if damaged or defective; Shall not have gases mixed within, except by gas suppliers; Shall be stored so that oxygen cylinders are separated from fuel gas cylinders and combustible materials by either a minimum distance of 20 feet (6.1 m) or a barrier having a fire-resistance rating of 30 minutes; and. When there are changes in the use or configuration of a non-permit confined space that might increase the hazards to entrants, or some indication that the initial evaluation of the space may not have been adequate, each entry employer must have a competent person reevaluate that space and, if necessary, reclassify it as a permit-required confined space. 1917.152 - Welding, cutting and heating (hot work)[12] (See also 1917.2, definition of Hazardous cargo, materials, substance, or atmosphere). 1926.1420 - Signalsradio, telephone or other electronic transmission of signals. Before a regulator is removed from a cylinder valve, the cylinder valve shall always be closed and the gas released from the regulator. Bars shall not be used under valves or valve protection caps to pry cylinders loose when frozen. Only cable free from repair or splice for 10 feet (3 m) from the electrode holder shall be used unless insulated connectors or splices with insulating quality equal to that of the cable are provided. Expanding on OSHA's definition, hot work means welding, brazing, cutting, soldering, thawing pipes, using heat guns, torch applied roofing and chipping operations, or the use of spark . Input power terminals, top change devices and live metal parts connected to imput circuits shall be enclosed and accessible only by means of insulated tools. 1926.50 - Medical services and first aid. 1926.1153 - Respirable crystalline silica. Some OSHA regulations require a specific retention period for documents. If there is no controlling contractor present at the worksite, the requirements for, and role of, controlling contactors in this section must be fulfilled by the host employer or other employer who arranges to have employees of another employer perform work that involves permit space entry. 1926 Subpart CC - Cranes and Derricks in Construction. Training. Hose connections shall be kept free of grease and oil. Before hot work is commenced on surfaces covered by a preservative coating of unknown flammability, a test shall be made by a designated person to determine the coating's flammability. For the elimination of possible fire in enclosed spaces as a result of gas escaping through leaking or improperly closed torch valves, the gas supply to the torch shall be positively shut off at some point outside the enclosed space whenever the torch is not to be used or whenever the torch is left unattended for a substantial period of time, such as during the lunch period. The hot work permit helps the permit authorizing individual, hot work operator, and fire watch recognize potential hazards. 1926.155 - Definitions applicable to this subpart. Except when the contents are being removed or transferred, drums, pails, and other containers which contain or have contained flammable liquids shall be kept closed. Cylinders containing oxygen or acetylene or other fuel gas shall not be taken into confined spaces. The employer shall ensure that when arc welders or cutters leave or stop work or when machines are moved, the power supply switch shall be kept in the off position. 1926.405 - Wiring methods, components, and equipment for general use. 0000036037 00000 n Nothing shall be placed on top of a manifold, when in use, which will damage the manifold or interfere with the quick closing of the valves. 1926 Subpart G - Signs, Signals, and Barricades.