Hot Work
Learning objectives
- 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.
Course overview
In this lesson, you will learn the hazards of hot work and the actions you can take to either prevent them or protect yourself from them and the injuries associated with this type of work.
The individuals involved in the development and promotion of this course do not receive any compensation or financial benefits outside of their regular employment for their work on this course.
- 27 minutes
- Format: Online Interactive
- Tier: 2
- Course ID: 212
English, Spanish, French Canadian, Korean, Russian, Thai, Vietnamese, Chinese (Simplified), French, German, Hindi, Polish, Brazilian Portuguese, Bosnian, Japanese, Dutch
Course Outline
- Safety Basics
- Authorization and Preparation
- Equipment Selection and Safe Practices
Regulations
- 29 CFR 1910.254 - Arc Welding and Cutting
- 29 CFR 1910.252 - Welding, Cutting, and Brazing General Requirements
- 29 CFR 1910.253 - Oxygen-Fuel Gas Cutting and Welding
- 29 CFR 1910.Subpart L - Fire Protection
- Canada Labour Code Part II
- CSA standard Z94.4 - Respiratory Protection
- CSA W117.2: qSafety in Welding, Cutting and Allied Processesq
- CSA Z195 n Protective Footwear
- CSA Z462 n Workplace Electrical Safety
- CSA Z94.2 n Hearing Protection
- CSA Z94.3 n Eye and Face Protectors
- CSA Z94.4 n Respirators (fit testing, clean-shaven, written program)
- CSA Z96 n High-Visibility Safety Apparel
- ISO 11612:2015 Protective clothing m Clothing to protect against heat and flame m Minimum performance requirements
- NFPA 51B Standard for Fire Prevention During Welding, Cutting, and Other Hot Work