Hot Work Safety: Fire Prevention & Best Practices
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What is the minimum distance combustible materials must be from a torch operation, unless properly shielded?

  • 35 feet (correct)
  • 5 feet
  • 10 feet
  • 25 feet

What is the minimum fire extinguisher rating required for hot work operations?

  • 4-A:60-B:C
  • 1-A:10-B:C
  • 3-A:40-B:C
  • 2-A:20-B:C (correct)

Which of the following is a required qualification to take the F-60 Fire Guard exam?

  • A valid citywide work permit
  • At least 21 years old
  • A firefighter's license
  • A reasonable understanding of English (correct)

What is the minimum fire watch duration required after hot work is completed?

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Under which condition must an additional fire guard be assigned to lower floors during hot work?

<p>When the operation occurs near an open floor edge (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the most significant risk associated with hot work operations?

<p>Ignition of surrounding combustible materials (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How often must fire extinguishers be inspected to ensure they are in proper working order?

<p>Monthly (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of construction material is most hazardous when performing hot work operations nearby?

<p>Wood (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum distance combustible materials must be from a torch operation if they are not properly shielded?

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Which of the following is a mandatory prerequisite for candidates seeking to take the F-60 Fire Guard exam?

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Following the completion of hot work, what is the MINIMUM duration for which a fire watch must be maintained?

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Under what circumstances is it MANDATORY to assign an additional fire guard to lower floors during hot work operations?

<p>When the operation occurs near an open floor edge (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the MINIMUM frequency with which fire extinguishers must be inspected to ensure they are in proper working order?

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Which construction material presents the HIGHEST fire hazard during hot work operations due to its combustibility?

<p>Wood (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How far must combustible materials be from a torch operation, unless properly shielded?

<p>35 feet (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a required qualification to take the F-60 exam?

<p>A reasonable understanding of English (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Under what condition must an additional fire guard be assigned to lower floors?

<p>When the operation occurs near an open floor edge (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary risk associated with hot work operations?

<p>Ignition of surrounding combustible materials (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of construction material presents the greatest fire hazard during hot work?

<p>Wood (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which is a required qualification to take the F-60 Fire Guard exam?

<p>A reasonable understanding of English (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Under what condition is an additional fire guard required on lower floors during hot work?

<p>When the operation occurs near an open floor edge (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of construction material poses the greatest fire hazard during hot work?

<p>Wood (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What fire extinguisher rating is required for hot work operations?

<p>&quot;2-A:20-B:C&quot; (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum fire watch duration after hot work is completed?

<p>&quot;30 minutes&quot; (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Under what circumstances must an additional fire guard be assigned to lower floors?

<p>&quot;When the operation occurs near an open floor edge&quot; (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the greatest risk associated with hot work operations?

<p>&quot;Ignition of surrounding combustible materials&quot; (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How often must fire extinguishers be inspected?

<p>&quot;Monthly&quot; (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of common construction material presents the greatest fire hazard during hot work?

<p>&quot;Wood&quot; (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of construction material presents the greatest hazard during hot work due to its flammability?

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Flashcards

Combustible Distance

Combustible materials must be at least 35 feet away from hot work, or shielded.

Fire Extinguisher Rating

The minimum fire extinguisher for hot work must have a rating of 2-A:20-B:C.

F-60 Exam Qualification

To qualify for the F-60 exam, one must have a reasonable understanding of English.

Fire Watch Duration

A fire watch must be maintained for at least 30 minutes after hot work is complete.

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Additional Fire Guard

An additional fire guard is needed when hot work is near an open floor edge.

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Main Hot Work Hazard

A primary risk during hot work is the ignition of nearby combustible materials.

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Fire Extinguisher Inspection

Fire extinguishers must be inspected monthly to ensure they're ready for use.

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Pre-Hot Work Check

Before hot work begins each day, a pre-hot work check must be completed.

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Safe distance from torch operation

Combustible materials must be at least 35 feet away from a torch operation unless properly shielded.

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F-60 Fire Guard Role

Preventing and detecting fire hazards during hot work.

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Pre-hot work

A pre-hot work check must be completed before hot work begins each day.

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Most hazardous hot work material

Wood

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Fire extinguisher inspection frequency

Fire extinguishers must be inspected monthly.

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Hot work's main risk

Ignition of surrounding combustible materials.

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Minimum fire watch duration

One hour

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Clearance from combustibles?

25 feet is the required clearance distance.

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Extinguisher rating?

A 2-A:20-B:C fire extinguisher is required for hot work.

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Additional fire guard needed?

When the operation occurs near an open floor edge.

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Main risk of hot work?

Ignition of surrounding combustible materials.

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Extinguisher inspection frequency?

Fire extinguishers must be inspected monthly.

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Most hazardous material?

Wood construction material

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Safe Distance from Torch

Combustible materials must be at least 35 feet away from a torch operation, unless properly shielded.

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Hazardous Material

Wood is the most hazardous construction material for hot work.

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Extinguisher Inspection

Fire extinguishers must be inspected monthly.

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Hot Work Risk

The main risk of hot work operations is the ignition of surrounding combustible materials.

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Safe Distance from Hot Work

Combustible materials must be at least 35 feet away from hot work, unless shielded.

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Fire Extinguisher Rating for Hot Work

A 2-A:20-B:C fire extinguisher rating is required for hot work operations.

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F-60 Exam Requirement

A reasonable understanding of English is required to take the F-60 exam.

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Additional Fire Guard Trigger

An additional fire guard is needed when hot work occurs near an open floor edge.

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Primary Hot Work Risk

The main risk is ignition of surrounding combustible materials.

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Extinguisher Rating for Hot Work

A 2-A:20-B:C fire extinguisher rating is required for hot work operations to handle both ordinary combustibles and flammable liquids.

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Main Hot Work Risk

The main risk of hot work operations is the ignition of surrounding combustible materials due to sparks or heat.

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Study Notes

  • Combustible materials must be 35 feet from a torch operation, unless properly shielded.
  • A fire extinguisher with a rating of 2-A:20-B:C is required for hot work operations.
  • A reasonable understanding of English is a required qualification to take the F-60 exam.
  • The minimum fire watch duration after hot work is completed is 30 minutes.
  • An additional fire guard must be assigned to lower floors when the operation occurs near an open floor edge.
  • The main risk of hot work operations: Ignition of surrounding combustible materials
  • Fire extinguishers must be inspected Monthly.
  • Wood is the most hazardous construction material for hot work.
  • Complete a pre-hot work check is essential before hot work begins each day.
  • The primary role of an F-60 Fire Guard is Preventing and detecting fire hazards during hot work.

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Key safety guidelines for hot work operations. Covers combustible material distances, fire extinguisher requirements, fire watch duration, and the importance of pre-work checks. Emphasizes preventing fire hazards and understanding safety protocols.

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