Hot work includes tasks that generate heat, sparks, or open flames, such as welding, cutting, or grinding. These activities carry significant risks, including fires, explosions, and injuries, making hot work a critical safety concern onboard.
This course provides essential guidelines and best practices to ensure hot work is conducted safely. It is designed to help crew members understand hot work procedures through effective planning, preparation, and execution, thereby preventing accidents and ensuring compliance with international regulations and onboard safety standards.
Throughout the course, we will cover the fundamental principles of hot work, associated risks, necessary precautions, permit systems, and safety measures required to manage hot work safely and effectively onboard tanker vessels.
Highlights:
This course aims to equip learners with the essential understanding and knowledge needed to effectively conduct hot work.
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Understand what constitutes hot work, its associated risks, and the strict controls that are necessary onboard vessels.
- Comprehend the hot work processes and the hot work permit-to-work system, including comprehensive risk assessments and safety precautions, to ensure compliance with international regulations and company policies.
- Identify effective control measures, including fire safety procedures, equipment inspections, and proper handling of tools, to safely conduct hot work in both designated and non-designated spaces.
Legislation & References: This course is based on the following references:
- Code of safe Working Practices, Chapter 24
- MSC/Circ.1084, List of principles for hot work on board all types of ships
- OCIMF, Guidelines on Safety Management Systems for Hot Work and Entry into Enclosed Spaces
- ISGOTT, Chapter 9, Management of Safety and Emergencies
- ICS, Tanker Safety Guide (Chemicals);
- ICS, Tanker Safety Guide (Liquefied Gas);
- BLU Code, The Draft Code of Practice for the Safe Loading and Unloading of Bulk Carriers
- ILO, Accident prevention on board ship at sea and in port
- STCW A-VI/1-2, Specification of minimum standard of competence in fire prevention and fire fighting
- Industry Best Practices
Duration: 1,5 hour.Who should attend:
- This course is aimed at all Deck and Engine Officers and Ratings involved in tasks that include hot work.
Certificate: ABS
