Hot Work Risk Assessment

ProjectWarehouse roof replacement

Company / ContractorAbc Construction

ClientZA properties

SiteCement park

Project scope

Roof replacement

Why Safe Fusion selected this document

Project assessment indicates hot work.

Risk rating method

Likelihood (L)1 Rare · 2 Unlikely · 3 Possible · 4 Likely · 5 Almost certain

Severity (S)1 Minor · 2 Moderate · 3 Serious · 4 Major · 5 Severe

ScoreL × S. Confirm the organisation's approved risk matrix before issue.

Project risk assessment

Activity / Task	Hazard	Possible consequence	Existing / minimum controls	L	S	Initial risk	Additional project controls
Welding/cutting/grinding	Sparks / hot metal	Fire, burns	Clear/protect combustibles; fire equipment; controlled hot work	3	5	15	Confirm fire watch and post-work monitoring
Hot work	Fumes / gases	Respiratory exposure	Ventilation/extraction; suitable RPE where needed	3	4	12	Assess coating/material and ventilation
Gas cylinders	Leak / fire / explosion	Major injury	Secure cylinders; correct regulators/hoses; storage controls	2	5	10	Leak check and handling control
Arc welding	Arc radiation	Eye/skin injury	Correct shield/screens/PPE	3	3	9	Protect nearby persons

Persons potentially exposed

☐ Employees

☐ Contractors

☐ Visitors / public

☐ Operators / drivers

Additional site-specific hazards

Review triggers

Review when the work, equipment, people or conditions materially change; after an incident/near miss; when controls are ineffective; or at the defined review interval.

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