Cutting near combustibles without hot-work awareness

Before cutting/grinding near combustibles, stop and verify the hot-work/dust/spark control requirement.

Stop if

• Does this cut need hot-work controls or a different tool because of nearby combustibles?

Watch out

• Do not grind, torch, or throw sparks near combustibles without approval and controls.

Check

• Identify nearby insulation, plastic, paper, wood, dust, adhesives, and stored material.
• Move or protect combustibles if directed.
• Check if a permit/fire watch is required.
• Use the approved tool for the area.
• Keep sparks and hot debris controlled.

Steps

• Identify nearby insulation, plastic, paper, wood, dust, adhesives, and stored material.
• Move or protect combustibles if directed.
• Check if a permit/fire watch is required.
• Use the approved tool for the area.
• Keep sparks and hot debris controlled.

More in Field Basics, Safety & Access