Overview
Designed for personnel involved in welding, cutting, grinding, brazing and other operations capable of generating flames, sparks or sufficient heat to initiate a fire or explosion.
Key topics
- Understanding hot-work hazards
- Fire triangle and ignition mechanisms
- Welding and cutting hazards
- Flammable gases, vapours and combustible materials
- Gas cylinder safety
- Hazardous-area considerations
- Gas testing before hot work
- Hot Work Permit system
- Isolation and preparation of equipment
- Fire watch responsibilities
- Selection and use of fire extinguishers
- PPE requirements
- Post-work inspection and monitoring
- Emergency actions
- Lessons from hot-work-related incidents
Recommended for
Welders, maintenance personnel, contractors, supervisors, engineers, fire watchers and HSE professionals.
Available as
Open Training
In-House Corporate
Customized Industry Training
Practical & Scenario-Based