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Hot work on roofs · Trabajo en caliente en techos

Torches, kettles and hot asphalt on a surface that's built to burn. Roof fires start small and go fast, often after everyone's left.

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Hot work on roofs

Torches, kettles and hot asphalt on a surface that's built to burn. Roof fires start small and go fast, often after everyone's left.

  1. Fire extinguisher within reach before the torch lights. Know which type.
  2. Clear combustibles from the work area: debris, old material, anything that catches.
  3. Fire watch during hot work and after — your site sets how long. Fires smolder for hours.
  4. Never torch near vents, under eaves, or where you can't see what's behind the surface.
  5. Burns: cool water, not ice. Know where the first aid is.
  6. Kettle and hot asphalt: gloves, sleeves, face protection. Splashes don't wipe off.

Who's the fire watch today, and how long after we stop do they stay?

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Trabajo en caliente en techos

Sopletes, calderas y asfalto caliente sobre una superficie hecha para quemarse. Los incendios en techos empiezan pequeños y avanzan rápido, muchas veces después de que todos se fueron.

  1. Extintor a la mano antes de encender el soplete. Sabe de qué tipo.
  2. Despeja combustibles del área de trabajo: escombros, material viejo, cualquier cosa que prenda.
  3. Vigilante de fuego durante el trabajo en caliente y después — tu sitio marca cuánto tiempo. Los incendios se quedan encendidos por horas.
  4. Nunca uses soplete cerca de ventilaciones, bajo los aleros o donde no puedas ver qué hay detrás de la superficie.
  5. Quemaduras: agua fría, no hielo. Sabe dónde están los primeros auxilios.
  6. Caldera y asfalto caliente: guantes, mangas, protección para la cara. Las salpicaduras no se limpian.

¿Quién es el vigilante de fuego hoy, y cuánto tiempo se queda después de que paramos?

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Questions operators ask

What is a toolbox talk?
A short safety briefing, usually five minutes on one topic, that a supervisor or foreman gives the crew before work starts. It's the standard way trades crews cover hazards day to day.
How long should a toolbox talk be?
Two to five minutes. One topic. Ending with a question that gets people talking is worth more than covering three topics.
Do I need to document toolbox talks?
Good practice is to keep a record of the topic, date, and who attended. What's required varies by state and situation — check what applies to you. A confirmation in the worker's own language is a stronger record than a signature on an English sheet.
Can I use these toolbox talks in Spanish?
Yes. Every talk on this page is written in English and Spanish, and can be delivered to a crew member's phone in either language.
Are these enough to meet OSHA requirements?
They're good-practice briefings, not a compliance program. Site-specific training on your equipment and hazards is still your responsibility, and what any rule requires depends on your situation. These help you deliver it in a language your crew understands.

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