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    The document provides guidance on safely performing hot work, such as welding or cutting, on hollow or enclosed structures in marine terminals. It notes that such structures can contain flammable residues or gases that pose explosion and fire hazards. The document outlines requirements for testing the atmosphere in such structures, using fire extinguishers, training workers, and ensuring structures are ventilated before and during hot work. It also describes potential sources of flammable atmospheres and measures that must be taken to control hazards when performing hot work on hollow structures.

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    The document provides guidance on safely performing hot work, such as welding or cutting, on hollow or enclosed structures in marine terminals. It notes that such structures can contain flammable residues or gases that pose explosion and fire hazards. The document outlines requirements for testing the atmosphere in such structures, using fire extinguishers, training workers, and ensuring structures are ventilated before and during hot work. It also describes potential sources of flammable atmospheres and measures that must be taken to control hazards when performing hot work on hollow structures.

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    Longshoring

    in Marine
    Fact Sheet Terminals

    Safely Performing Hot Work on


    Hollow or Enclosed Structures
    OSHA requires employers to provide workplaces that are free of recognized hazards. Hot work
    performed on hollow or enclosed structures in marine terminals can present hazards to marine terminal
    workers. OSHA defines hot work to include riveting, welding, flame cutting, or similar fire- or spark-
    producing operations. Requirements for hot work are in 29 CFR 1917.152.

    Hollow or Enclosed Structures


    Hollow or enclosed structures are objects on which marine terminal
    employees work, but that are not large enough for them to enter.
    These structures are not vented to the atmosphere and may be
    filled with foam or preservatives to prevent corrosion. Hollow or
    enclosed structures in marine terminals come in a variety of sizes
    and shapes. Examples include, but are not limited to, drums,
    inaccessible voids, pipe stanchions, booms, lampposts, crane
    pedestals, crane-portal beams, doubler plates, railings, mooring
    bitts and bollards, vents, and container frames. Requirements for
    performing hot work on or in tanks or confined spaces, including
    testing the atmosphere in confined spaces, are in 29 CFR 1917.152.

    Explosion and Fire Hazards • Flammable material – This hazard can be created when
    insulating foam or other commonly used materials catch fire
    During hot work on hollow or enclosed structures, employers must and release noxious gases when exposed to an ignition source
    take precautions to protect workers from exposure to a range of such as hot work.
    hazards such as flammable or toxic gases, liquids, or residues;
    combustible preservatives; saltwater; fuel oils; solvents, degreasers
    Sources of Flammable or Explosive
    or cleaning chemicals; and high-pressure or vacuum effects due to
    fluctuating temperatures. However, employers must pay particular Atmospheres
    attention to these known hazards: Flammable or explosive atmospheres in hollow or enclosed
    structures can result from many sources, including:
    • Explosive atmosphere – This hazard can be created when
    there is a presence of flammable gases or dust in the air and an • Cargo containers may contain various types of chemicals. The
    ignition source such as hot work is introduced. structure of the container or the container coating can absorb
    chemicals and emit toxic gases.
    • As a result, when a worker removes a stored product from, or
    Note: States with OSHA-approved state plans may have different
    cleans the container, the toxic gases in the container may create
    requirements. See www.osha.gov.
    a flammable or explosive atmosphere.

    U.S. Department of Labor t www.osha.gov t (800) 321-OSHA (6742)


    Control Measures Required for Hot Work on Hollow or Enclosed Structures
    Prior to starting hot work operations, employers must:
    • Have a designated person test the atmosphere in a hollow or enclosed structure to determine that the atmosphere is not
    hazardous, 29 CFR 1917.152(c)(8)(i). [An NFPA-certified Marine Chemist may perform the tasks assigned to a designated person.]
    • Ensure that suitable fire-extinguishing equipment is immediately available and ready for use at all times, 29 CFR 1917.152(c)(3).
    • Train workers involved in hot work operations on the fire hazards of hot work and the use of firefighting equipment, 29 CFR
    1917.152(c)(4).
    • Ensure that workers wear proper personal protective equipment (PPE), clothing, gloves, and eye protection during hot work
    operations, 29 CFR 1917, Subpart E.
    • If normal fire-prevention precautions are not sufficient, assign additional personnel to guard against fires during hot work and for
    a sufficient time after completing the work, 29 CFR 1917.152(c)(4).
    • Make safe any hollow structure that previously contained flammable or combustible substances by cleaning the structure or filling
    it with water and then ventilating the structure, 29 CFR 1917.152(c)(8)(i).
    • Open the hollow structure to release pressure that builds up during heat application, 29 CFR 1917.152(c)(8)(ii).

    • Rusting metals caused by oxidation can create an explosive • File a complaint asking OSHA to inspect their workplace if
    atmosphere due to the release of hydrogen gas. they believe there is a serious hazard or that their employer
    • Carbon monoxide gas released when welding on a hollow is not following OSHA’s rules. OSHA will keep all identities
    or enclosed structure can accumulate to a high enough confidential.
    concentration to become explosive. • Exercise their rights under the law without retaliation, including
    • Flammable liquefied gas may leak from cargo containers, such reporting an injury or raising health and safety concerns with
    as reefer units. If the flammable liquefied gas enters a hollow their employer or OSHA. If a worker has been retaliated against
    or enclosed structure, an explosion can occur when an ignition for using their rights, they must file a complaint with OSHA as
    source such as welding is present. soon as possible, but no later than 30 days.
    For additional information, see OSHA’s Workers page.
    Workers’ Rights
    Workers have the right to: How to Contact OSHA
    • Working conditions that do not pose a risk of serious harm. For questions or to get information or advice, to report an
    • Receive information and training (in a language and vocabulary the emergency, fatality, inpatient hospitalization, amputation, or loss
    worker understands) about workplace hazards, methods to prevent of an eye, or to file a confidential complaint, contact your nearest
    them, and the OSHA standards that apply to their workplace. OSHA office, visit www.osha.gov or call OSHA at 1-800-321-
    • Review records of work-related injuries and illnesses. OSHA (6742), TTY 1-877-889-5627.

    This is one in a series of informational fact sheets highlighting OSHA programs, policies or standards. It does not impose any
    new compliance requirements. For a comprehensive list of compliance requirements of OSHA standards or regulations, refer
    DSG FS-3732 05/2014

    to Title 29 of the Code of Federal Regulations. This information will be made available to sensory-impaired individuals upon
    request. The voice phone is (202) 693-1999; teletypewriter (TTY) number: 1-877-889-5627.

    U.S. Department of Labor t www.osha.gov t (800) 321-OSHA (6742)

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