The purpose for the hot work permit program is to ensure that spark and flame producing construction and maintenance activities do not present an undue fire hazard to the people and property of OSU. Hot work includes any operation producing flame, sparks or heat. Examples of hot work include, but are not limited to, torch cutting, welding, brazing, grinding, sawing, torch soldering, thawing frozen pipes and applying roofing.
Knowledge Base
- The OSU Hearing Conservation Program outlines responsibilities for employees exposed to excessive noise; supervisors of those employees; administrative and engineering controls for noise exposures; and all other required elements of a hearing conservation program.
- The Ohio State University Forklift and Powered Industrial Truck Safety Program applies to all OSU staff members who operate and/or are responsible for powered industrial trucks.
- The OSU Fall Protection Program outlines responsibilities for employees involved in elevated work; supervisors of employees involved in elevated work; elimination of fall hazards; and protection against fall hazards when they are present.