As chief engineer on a vessel, you and the first engineer are planning a welding job in the cargo-hold. How would you ensure that all safety precautions are reviewed prior to starting this job?
• Hot work in cargo spaces and machinery spaces • Purpose and timing of a hot-work permit • Fire prevention requirements under SOLAS Chapter II-2 for welding and cutting operations
• Before any welding begins, what formal step is typically required on most commercial vessels to identify and control fire risks? • Is a written process more or less reliable than a quick verbal reminder when documenting that hazards were reviewed? • At what point in time should risks (flammables, ventilation, fire watch, extinguishers) be checked—before, during, or after the job?
• Verify which option involves a formal, written permit or checklist process. • Check which choice makes sure safety precautions are reviewed before any sparks are produced. • Confirm which option would create a record that the required safety checks were carried out.
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