Hot work watch helps keep vulnerable property, equipment, and employees safe from dangerous fire hazards. Typically, hot work guards are deployed in an area where hot work (welding etc) is taking place, where a fire alarm or sprinkler system is malfunctioning or down, or in the wake of a natural disaster that caused a power outage. They act as an extra safety measure to keep valuable capital, infrastructure, and any people on the premise out of harm’s way due to an unforeseen fire.
While only a temporary solution during the interim that fire systems are not working properly, hot work guards are extremely important because at these times, property is at extremely high-risk for ignition. Whether the risk is the type of work being performed or the lack of other safety measures, a hot work watch company can serve as peace of mind that the things that are most important will be out of harm’s way.
Hot work includes construction processes such as welding, soldering, brazing, riveting, or flame cutting. The US Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration outlines the official safety requirements for these kinds of hot work, which include Firewatch guards in some cases. At Fast Guard Service, LLC, all our Firewatch guards are fully OSHA-certified to ensure that you get the credible and reliable Firewatch services your business or property needs.
Usually, before a hot work permit is issued, an outline of Firewatch needs is provided in the contract. The area must be inspected for common fire culprits such as dirty rags, trash, fuel sources, and any flammable liquids.
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