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Podcast: The Occupational Safety Leadership Podcast
Episode: Episode 53 - Hot Work Permits for Process Safety Management
Description: Episode 53 explains the Hot Work Permit requirements under OSHA’s Process Safety Management Standard (29 CFR 1910.119) and why hot work remains one of the most common ignition sources in catastrophic chemical incidents. Dr. Ayers emphasizes that hot work permits are not paperwork—they are controls that prevent explosions, fires, and fatalities.
The core message: Hot work is one of the highest‑risk activities in a PSM facility. The permit is your last line of defense.
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🔥 What Counts as Hot Work
Hot work includes any activity that can ignite flammable materials, such as:
Welding
Cutting<...