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Hot Work

Long exposure, sparks, welding.

"Hot work" includes cutting, brazing, welding, soldering, grinding, and any other operation that involves the production of heat, sparks, or flames. All ²ÝÝ®´«Ã½¹ÙÍøÏÂÔØ employees, students, and outside contractors/service companies involved in the use of spark or flame-producing equipment at any ²ÝÝ®´«Ã½¹ÙÍøÏÂÔØ facility are required to conform to the requirements of the ²ÝÝ®´«Ã½¹ÙÍøÏÂÔØ Hot Work Program.

The primary requirement for hot work is the completion of a and meeting all of the safety requirements listed on the permit.

Certain areas at ²ÝÝ®´«Ã½¹ÙÍøÏÂÔØ facilities are designated as "hot work" areas by EH&S, and a permit is not required for these areas as long as the appropriate safety conditions are maintained. The currently designated hot work areas are listed below:

  • FMC Central Plant Welding Shop
  • FMC Automotive Shop
  • Sculpture Welding Shop in Fine Arts Building
  • Laboratories (approved only for use of lab-type equipment, such as Bunsen burners)

For questions, please contact EH&S at 940-898-4001, option 3, or email risk@twu.edu

Page last updated 3:09 PM, October 30, 2025