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?
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Identify the hazards of hot work.
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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.
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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?
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Knowledge of hot work hazards and safety practices.
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Certificate of Completion (immediately available for download and/or print).
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Examination record available for employer.
Regulations –
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29 CFR 1910.254 – Arc Welding and Cutting
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29 CFR 1910.Subpart L – Fire Protection
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29 CFR 1910.252 – Welding, Cutting, and Brazing General Requirements
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29 CFR 1910.253 – Oxygen-Fuel Gas Cutting and Welding