Two separate hot work jobs are planned for the same general area at the same time by different work parties. What does the permit system need to manage?

A. Simultaneous permits in the same area are automatically prohibited with no exceptions

B. The two jobs should simply avoid speaking to each other to prevent confusion

C. Co-ordination between the two permits so each authorising officer is aware of the other activity, the combined fire/ignition risk is assessed together (not just individually), and fire watch/extinguishing cover is adequate for both simultaneously

D. No special co-ordination is needed if each job has its own separate permit

A. Any task lasting longer than 30 minutes

B. Only welding using electric arc equipment

C. Any work involving an open flame, welding, burning, grinding, or any process that produces sufficient heat or sparks to act as a source of ignition for flammable materials, gases, or vapours

D. Only work carried out inside a cargo tank

A. A clear radius of at least 10 metres (or as defined by the risk assessment for the specific task and materials), with all combustibles removed or adequately shielded

B. No clearance is needed if a fire extinguisher is present

C. Clearance is only relevant for work carried out in an engine room

D. 1 metre is always sufficient regardless of the work type