Hot Work Procedure and Permit April 2013 Overview

Hot Work Procedure and Permit April 2013

Overview • Why is there a new hot work process? • Description of hot work areas • New Hot Work; work practice and permit • Permit picture • Permit records • Where to get the permits • Mine to port • Any questions 23 November 2020 Presentation – PAGE 2

Why is there a new hot work process? • To clearly document the requirements for completing hot work at IOC • To be consistent across Sept Iles and Labrador City operations • To improve the controls in place for hot work 23 November 2020 Presentation – PAGE 3

Hot Work areas A hot work permit is required for all hot work on site that is not conducted in a designated area Designated areas – Is a specific area designed and approved for hot work on a continual basis e. g. welding bays Hot work permit areas – Is an area where hot work is permitted provided that they are made fire safe, a Hot Work Permit has been issued and a Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) has been completed Prohibited areas – Is an area where there is a high potential for fire and / or explosion or where combustible hazards cannot be adequately controlled. See Hot Work procedure for additional information 23 November 2020 Presentation – PAGE 4

New hot work procedure and permit • New Hot Work; work practice and permit: – Link to IOC-S-E-WP Hot Work • Key points: – A Hot Work Permit is for one specific job in one location – Hot work permit shall be posted where the hot work is being performed – Review the precautions for hot work with the person(s) performing the hot work and assigned fire watch prior to issuing the permit – Ensure the emergency response plan is in place – Ensure all fire fighting equipment is appropriate and operational 23 November 2020 Presentation – PAGE 5

Permit – front page 23 November 2020 Presentation – PAGE 6

Permit – back page 23 November 2020 Presentation – PAGE 7

Permit Records • Permit issued by an IOC Leader • Permit is reviewed by workers doing the job • Fire watch signs off permit 60 minutes after completion of the task • All hot work permits shall be kept at the job site for the duration of the permitted task • The permit shall be available for inspection by other parties including your supervisor, safety advisor etc 23 November 2020 Presentation – PAGE 8

Where to get the permit? • Hot work permits are available from your team leader • Warehouse reference numbers: – Labrador City 2423152 – Sept Iles 2338897 23 November 2020 Presentation – PAGE 9

Where to get the procedure 23 November 2020 Presentation – PAGE 10

Questions 23 November 2020 Presentation – PAGE 11