Hot Work Awareness

Many destructive fires are caused by hot work, which is cutting, welding, and other work that generates heat and sparks.   Best practices, company policies, regulations, and codes govern hot work and, when followed properly, help ensure you and your co-workers stay safe.   This course covers hazards, safety precautions, responsibilities, and emergency procedures associated with this dangerous but necessary work. Ideal learners include all employees who supervise or work near hot work. 

Course Objectives  

• Recognize hot work..
• Identify the hazards and safety precautions associated with performing hot work.
• Recall how hot work permits define the general responsibilities of individuals involved in hot work.
• Know how a hot work permit is used.

Course Duration

11 minutes

Target Audience 

Managers, supervisors, engineers, technicians, or any individual working directly with this equipment or product  

Requisite Knowledge 

None