Course Details
Course Details
Course ID
1402
Course Name
Hotwork (Welding / Cutting) Safety
Contact Hours
1.0
Approved Industry
Drinking Water and Wastewater
Partner Name
Inservco Insurance Services, Inc.
Primary Contact
Charles Baker
cbaker@pnat.com
6102564440 Ext.
Website
Description
Review hazards associated with welding and cutting work, appropriate safe guards and use of PPE to protect workers. Program is practical application of experience knowledge applied to a variety of working situations including breakdown and emergency hotwork, understanding to prevent accidents, worker injury and property conservation.
Course Level
Basic thru Intermediate
Course Content
* Accident review - types of accidents likely to occur in hotwork activity
* Worksafe practices relative to worksite, equipment, personal protection and safe working procedures
* hazard control, equipment for particular work environment ...hot work permit
* Personal safety: fumes and particles; lead exposure; heat; noise; light and electricity
* Engineering controls: ventilation and shields
* Personal protective equipment: clothing; eye (filters and safety eyewear), head and face; hearing; respiratory; gloves; work shoes; safety helmets
* Safe work areas: housekeeping; clearance to flammable / combustibles; fire watches and portable extinguishers
* Safe work practices: barrier off area; fall protection; confined space entry; lockout / tagout and energy control
* Equipment safety: arc welding; oxyfuel welding; cylinder handling; hoses and detecting leaks
* Heat stress
Target Audience
Front-line workers and their supervisors. Facility managers and safety directors.
Training Format
Classroom