Introduction to Fire Safety Management

Part G 
Cancellation of Permit
I hereby declare that this permit to work is cancelled and that all specifi ed precautionary 
measures have been withdrawn or reinstated.
Signed............................................Position...............................................Date...../...../.....at.....hrs
Part H 
Fire Watch
The work area and all adjacent areas to which sparks and heat may have spread (such as fl oors 
below and above, and areas on other side of walls) have been inspected and found to be free 
of 
fi re following completion of work (minimum of 1 hour following cessation of works)
Signed.................................................Position..........................................Date...../...../.....at.....hrs
Part I 
Hand back of area
I hereby confi rm that the works have been completed satisfactorily, the area is safe and the 
detection/sprinkler system are fully functional
Signed.................................................Position..........................................Date...../...../.....at.....hrs

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Causes and prevention of fi re
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HOT WORK CHECKLIST
Fire Protection
1. Where sprinklers are installed they have been isolated (in work area only). 
2. Where fi re detection systems are installed, they have been isolated (in work area only). 
3.
A trained person not directly involved with the work will provide a continuous fi re 
watch, in the work area and those adjoining areas to which sparks and heat may 
spread, during the period of hot work operations and for at least one hour after it ceases. 
4.
At least two suitable extinguishers or a hose reel are immediately available. Both the 
personnel undertaking the work and providing the fi re watch are trained in their use. 
5. Personnel involved with the work and providing the fi re watch are familiar with the 
means of escape and method of raising the alarm/calling the fi re service.