Course details
Hot Work with Arc Welding
Course Overview
The term "hot work" refers to any labor that involves open flames, produces sparks, or can start a fire by other means. This typically includes welding, wheel or torch cutting, brazing, soldering, and grinding, but it can include other work. Because this type of work poses such a unique combination of both safety and health hazards to workers, it requires a substantial amount of controls. Thankfully, by following proper procedures and using the controls that are in place, these hazards can be greatly reduced.
Upon successful completion of this course, you should be able to identify:
- Hazards of hot work
- Basic requirements for performing hot work
- Elements of equipment safety
- Special equipment and precautions to ensure the personal safety of hot work employees
- Appropriate safety practices for arc welding and cutting and oxygen-fuel gas cutting and welding
Topics Covered
- Hot work hazards
- Hot work basics
- Equipment safety
- Personal protection
- Welding and cutting
This course takes approximately 30 minutes to complete
A passing grade of 80% or higher required. Up to 3 attempts are provided.
A certificate will be provided upon the successful completion of this course
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