TranSystems Corporation - LGM Construction

Section 8. Welding, Cutting, and Burning
8.1. General Information
8.1.1. The Hot Work Procedure is required to provide a safe,
healthy, and productive work environment for personnel
performing hot work activities.
8.1.2. FedEx management is responsible for ensuring that all
contractors and maintenance personnel involved in hot work
activities are trained and equipped as required by Federal
Express Policy and OSHA title 29, CRF part 1910, subpart
Q, and part 1926, subparts E & J. This procedure shall be
required at all FedEx leased or owned facilities.
8.2. Permits
8.2.1. Welding, cutting, or spark-producing work (Hot Work) is
prohibited until the appropriate percautions are complete per
FM Global “Hot Work Training
8.2.2. Anyone involved in “Hot Work” must complete FM
Global’s “Hot Work Training”. The training is available at
the following website:
a. http://fmglobaltraining.skillport.com
8.2.3. Prior to any “Hot Work”, the contractor will designate a
“Fire Safety Supervisor” for all work. The Fire Safety
Supervisor will be responsible for ensuring all “Hot Work”
is completed following FM Global’s “Hot Work Training”.
8.2.4. Within areas with sprinkler protection, the sprinkler system
shall be operational at all times during the performance of
open flame work — unless the site safety organization has
issued special permission. Under no circumstance are hotwork
permits to be issued for areas in which the sprinkler
system is impaired or malfunctions.
8.2.5. For the Memphis Hub, the contractor will contact the
Maintenance Control and Information Center at (901-224-
6800) to ensure the sprinkler system in the area where
welding, cutting, or spark-producing work is to be
preformed is operational.
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