Hot Work

"Hot work" means riveting, welding, flame cutting or other fire or spark-producing operation. Employees conducting such work at AU must take precautions to prevent fires; this involves securing a "Hot Work Permit."

  1. Contact Rima Sifri or Matthew Verderosa at least 72 hours before hot work will commence.
  2. Conduct a walkthrough of the work space with Rima or Matthew to develop emergency contacts, safety precautions, and monitoring. Document in a permit.
  3. Conduct the hot work according to the provisions of the permit.  

You may review a blank Hot Work Permit (see Resources) for reference, but please note that a permit is not valid until authorized by a member of AU Safety and Security Services.

For more information, please contact:

Rima Sifri, Captain
Assistant Director, Police Administration and Community Training
American University Police Department
Phone: 202-885-2563
Email: sifri@american.edu

Matthew Verderosa
Director, Global Safety and Compliance
Office of Risk Management
Phone: 202-885-2504
Email: mattv@american.edu