Say this
- No hot work without a permit posted at the work area. Check the sketch. If your job is not on it, stop and ask.
- At every break, shut the gas valves and take your torch and hoses out of the tank. Gas leaking into a closed tank can explode when work restarts.
- The fire watchman stays at the hot-work area the whole time. Check the other side of the plate too. Sparks and heat travel through steel.
- Never go into a tank or void space until it has been tested and the permit says it is safe. If you feel dizzy or smell solvent, get out.
- Keep walkways clear of hoses, cables and offcuts. Every open hatch must be secured so it cannot slam shut.
- Near the water or moving between vessels, wear your life jacket. Keep your hands free on ladders. Lift bags and tools up separately.
- If you see two jobs clashing, like painting next to welding, report it to your supervisor right away.
Ask the crew
- Where is the permit for your job today, and what area does it cover?
- What do you do with your torch and hoses at lunch?
- Your life jacket: is it manual or automatic? How would you know?
- Who do you tell if you see painting next to hot work?
Show them
- The permit board and today's posted permits with their sketches.
- The flashback arrestors on a gas set and the inspection tag on the hoses.
- How to check a life jacket's inflation type and cartridge.
Sign-off
| Name | Company | Signature |
|---|---|---|
Sources
- Workplace Safety and Health (Shipbuilding and Ship-Repairing) Regulations 2008, Singapore Statutes Online.
- WSH Guidelines on Personal Flotation Devices: Life Jackets, WSH Council.
- Opening address at the Marine and Maritime Leadership Breakfast 2025, WSH Council.
This is practical guidance, not legal advice. Laws and codes of practice change; always check the current official text and your site's own procedures.
