Description
This procedure defines the minimum HSE requirements for welding, cutting, grinding, brazing and related hot work activities. It helps organizations control fire, explosion, fumes, radiation, compressed gas, electrical and confined space hazards associated with welding and cutting operations.

Key Features

• Ready-to-use professional welding and cutting safety procedure.
• Fully editable and customizable.
• Covers hot work permits, equipment checks, PPE, welding screens, ventilation, gas cylinders, flashback protection and fire prevention.
• Includes controls for welding in confined spaces and repairs to containers.
• Suitable for industrial sites, construction projects, workshops, maintenance and fabrication activities.
• Supports ISO 45001-aligned operational control and safe work planning.

File Content
The file includes the main procedure sections: purpose, scope, references, terms and definitions, responsibilities, hot work permits, equipment preparation, PPE, eye protection, fumes and gases, fire prevention, confined spaces, gas cylinders, welding equipment safety, earthing, housekeeping, emergency arrangements, training, monitoring, records and revision history.

Use
Recommended for HSE managers, welding supervisors, fabrication teams, maintenance managers, construction managers, project managers, hot work permit issuers, contractors, auditors and consultants working in construction, Oil & Gas, energy, utilities, workshops and industrial maintenance.