Hot Work Program

Changes to the University Hot Work Program effective 07/01/2025
The University Hot Work Committee has recently revised the University of Iowa Hot Work Policy, incorporating four significant updates. All personnel are advised to review the updated policy to ensure compliance. Summary of Changes University of Iowa Hot Work Policy

The University Hot Work Program requires those who engage in Hot Work operations to comply with University policy. This program applies to all University faculty, staff, students, vendors, or contractors performing Hot Work on behalf of the University of Iowa and all University of Iowa facilities, including University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics (UIHC). If you need additional blank Hot Work Permits, please contact Risk Management (risk-management@uiowa.edu).

Hot Work Loss Prevention Program (Full Policy)

Training Links

For non-uiowa staff: www.fm.com/training-center

Course name: Managing Hot Work Using FM Global’s Hot Work Permit System

Last 5 digits for UI Account: 15028

NOTE: if you are training as a group you must register each participant at this link: https://uiowa.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8BKIj431xeiMrY1

For students: https://compliance.hr.uiowa.edu/

For UI Staff : https://compliance.hr.uiowa.edu/my_training/course_enroll

Please log in to Self-Serve, My Training, Course WRM001

Campus Hot Work Committee Members

Jeff Aaberg, University Housing & Dining	Bruce McAvoy, Campus Safety
Ben Anderson, Facilities Management	Natalie McNutt, Facilities Management
Josey Bathke (Chair), Risk Management, Insurance & Loss Prevention	Melissa Miller, Risk Management, Insurance & Loss Prevention
Colton Cortez, UIHC Fire Safety	Steve Paulsen, Environmental, Health & Safety
Anthony Dlouhy, Athletics	Marck Schmitz, University Housing & Dining
Andrew Kuse, UIHC Engineering Services	John Stobb, UIHC Fire Safety
Dustin Lane, Facilities Management