Start with a general site risk assessment This helps ensure Hot Works are only carried out in safe and appropriate locations.

Each part of the site should be categorised as follows:

1. Designated area 2. Non-designated area Hot Works permit required 3. Prohibited area

What measures are in place to protect the premises from unwanted intrusion? Fire risk assessments to identify any weaknesses in site security

Property* vulnerable to accidental or malicious damage e.g. gaps in perimeter fencing or faulty security lights.

* including equipment for detecting and fighting fires

Special note for Hot Works The Zurich recommendations are a minimum guideline. Conduct a general risk assessment and then modify the generic Zurich Hot Works permit as needed to address site-specific exposures.