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FIRE-SAFETY-BASICS5 MIN READ

Walk the Hot-Work Stop Decision

Use a decision path to stop hot work when fuel, route, or response readiness is not controlled.

Small grind, real sparks A contractor wants to grind a bracket near packaging scrap. The route is narrowed and the extinguisher is behind a tool chest. The job duration is not the risk measure; the spark path and route control are. Framework Hot-work gates Use the fire triangle to remove fuel from heat. Use evacuation-route checks and PASS gates to make sure response remains possible. Shortcut It is only two minutes Proceed only when all gates hold. Stop work when a gate fails; correct the condition before sparks start. 01 Fuel 02 Route 03 Response Fuel gate Fire triangle

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