CRAD, Welding, Cutting and Brazing Assessment Plan

This assessment is to verify hot work requirements associated with welding, cutting, burning, brazing, grinding operations.

Office of Environment, Health, Safety & Security

November 25, 2003

Performance Objective:

This assessment is to verify hot work requirements associated with welding, cutting, burning, brazing, grinding and other spark- or flame-producing operations have been implemented.   Verify that the requirements implemented are appropriate for preventing loss of life and property from fire, and personal injury from contact with or exposure to molten metals, vapors, radiant energy, injurious rays and sparks.

Criteria:

  • Establish designated area in which routine and repetitive welding, cutting, and other spark- or flame producing operations are conducted  [1910.252(a)(2)(iv),1910.252(a)(2)(vi)(A), 1910.252(a)(2)(xv), General Requirements].
  • Suitable fire extinguisher equipment shall be maintained in a state of readiness and shall be
  • accessible for instant use; [1926.352 and 1910.252(a)(2)(ii), General Requirements]
  • A fire watch is required whenever spark- or flame producing operations are performed in locations where other than a minor fire might develop.  [1910.252(a)(2)(iii)(A), General Requirements].
  • Shielding shall be in place to protect personnel in the general vicinity from bright light rays or exposure to flames and sparks [1926.351, shielding and 1910.252(a)(1)(ii), General Requirements], and
  • The required personal protective equipment shall be available and used [1910.252(b)(3), General Requirements].