PMASS00019

Hot work observer

Description

Hot work in a hazardous environment requires a hot work observer, often called colloquially a ‘fire watcher’. Hot work is covered by AS1674. The role of this person is to ensure hot work permit conditions are followed and fire is prevented.

This skill set covers the competencies required by persons working as hot work observers. This would not normally be their full time job, but a role they assume as required by the situation

This is an industry defined skill set.

Skill set requirements

MSMWHS200

Work safely

MSMPER200

Work in accordance with an issued permit

MSMPER202

Observe permit work

MSMWHS212

Undertake first response to fire incidents

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