Hot Work

The term ‘hot work’ refers to any labor involving open flames or 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.

What does this course cover?

• Identify the hazards of hot work.

• Describe the authorizations, area preparations and fire prevention methods you must have in place prior to performing hot work that can protect you and others from hot work hazards.

• Recognize how using proper PPE and implementing safe equipment preparation practices and start and stop practices can protect you and others from hot work hazards.

What are the course takeaways?

• Knowledge of hot work hazards and safety practices.

• Certificate of Completion (immediately available for download and/or print).

• Examination record available for employer.

Regulations – 

• 29 CFR 1910.254 – Arc Welding and Cutting

• 29 CFR 1910.Subpart L – Fire Protection

• 29 CFR 1910.252 – Welding, Cutting, and Brazing General Requirements

• 29 CFR 1910.253 – Oxygen-Fuel Gas Cutting and Welding