Hot Work in Docks HSE Information Sheet

Hot Work in Docks HSE Information Sheet

Hot Work in Docks HSE Information Sheet

This information sheet is one of a series issued by the

Transportation Section of HSE’s Services,

Transportation and Safety Unit. It gives guidance to

dock and harbour authorities, terminal operators,

contractors, ship’s masters and all other people

carrying out hot work, on the precautions that should

be taken in connection with hot work at docks and on

ships in them. It is not intended to apply to hot work

carried out in shipyards.

Introduction

Over the years hot work in docks, both on ships and

onshore, has resulted in many serious fires and

explosions that have caused death and serious

injuries. As long ago as 1847, the legislation relating to

docks and harbours was consolidated in the

Harbours, Docks and Piers Clauses Act 1847. The Act

contains standard clauses which can be deemed to

be included in Acts relating to specific harbours,

docks and piers. Many such Acts and bye-laws made

under them are still in force today.

The 1847 Act included powers for dock authorities to

make bye-laws for ‘regulating the use of fires and

lights’ in dock premises, and on-board ships in docks.

The Approved Code of Practice to the Dangerous

Substances in Harbour Areas Regulations 1987 and a

number of internationally recognised publications also

advise or require that hot work which may constitute a

hazard due to the presence of dangerous cargo

should only be carried out in docks or on ships in

docks with the permission or authorisation of the

harbour authority. Many authorities have used these

powers to make bye-laws which relate to hot work.

Hot work

Hot work means the use of open fires, flames and

work involving the application of heat by means of

tools or equipment. This includes the unintentional

application of heat, for example by the use of power

tools or hot rivets or hot particles from cutting or

welding operations, falling onto and igniting flammable

material or flammable vapours.

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