Hot Work: More than Welding, Cutting, and Burning
National Fire Protection Association
OCTOBER 6, 2023
There is oxygen present in all spaces where workers perform hot work — the air we breathe is made of 21 percent oxygen under normal conditions. This can occur through direct application with flames or sparks from welding, cutting, and burning. What are the associated hot work fire hazards? What are methods to minimize fire hazards?
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