Section 408.17706. Hot work permit.

(1) An employer shall issue a permit for all hot work, with the following exceptions:

(a)    Where an employer or a representative of the employer who would otherwise authorize the permit is present while the hot work is being performed.

(b)   Hot work in welding shops authorized by an employer.

(c)   Hot work in hot work areas authorized by an employer that are located outside of the grain handling structure.

(2) The permit shall certify that the requirements contained in General Industry Safety Standard Part 12 “Welding and Cutting,” as referenced in R 408.17701c, have been implemented before beginning the hot work operations. The employer shall keep the permit on file until completion of the hot work operations.

History: 1988 AACS; 2014 AACS.