Its definition, associated risks, and essential safety measures to ensure secure operations Your guide to informed hot work practices. Hot work is any activity or process that generates a source of ignition, this could be through a flame, heat or a spark Hot work can be direct, e.g The equipment or tool creates a flame Other times it may be indirect, e.g
Using an abrasive wheel to cut metal produces sparks. Hot work is frequently a part of contractual work However, some industries may require hot work as a routine activity The use of cnc machines provide a comparable level of risk to hot work, especially if they operate daily
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