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The American Petroleum Institute defines hot work as any work that involves welding, burning, or hot tapping or the use of equipment near an open flame or equipment capable of generating a spark. Cold work describes a situation where the task being performed does not generate any sources of ignition.

Cold Work Permit Cold work permits are used in hazardous maintenance work that does not involve ?hot work?. Cold work permits are issued when there is no reasonable source of ignition, and when all contact with harmful substances has been eliminated or appropriate precautions taken.

The permit-to-work is a documented procedure that authorises certain people to carry out specific work within a specified time frame. It sets out the precautions required to complete the work safely, based on a risk assessment.

Who can issue a Permit to Work? Permits should be issued, checked, and signed off by someone who is competent to do so, and who is not involved in undertaking the work.

Hot works takes into account the presence of flammable and combustible materials as well as combustible gas in the vicinity of the work. Cold Work Permits Cold work permits are green colored permids issued for hazardous maintenance work that does not involve the ignition hazards found in hot work.

Cold work includes but not limited to: Opening vessels, pipes or enclosed spaces. Where equipment requires decontamination. Mechanical maintenance work. Civil maintenance work. removal of scaffolding. Insulation and painting. Blanking/de-blanking. Disconnecting and connecting pipelines.

Hot work permits typically involve procedures such as isolating the work area, identifying fire hazards, ensuring the presence of appropriate firefighting equipment, and ensuring that all workers are trained in safe hot work practices.