Hot Works Awareness
Tasks that are not well-managed and involve equipment such as welders or grinders, commonly known as hot work, often result in fatalities, severe injuries, and significant damage to properties and businesses. Understanding the potential hazards of these tasks and taking necessary precautions to minimise risks is crucial.
Throughout this Hot Works Awareness course, we will look into the definition of hot work, the causes of hot work accidents, and the safety principles essential for working safely.
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Sections
30m
DURATION
20
question test
Free
Test retakes
Certification
provided
Target audience
The target audience for this course is any employee using equipment such as grinders or welders as part of their work.
Learning outcomes
- The ability to explain what hot work is
- Understanding what hot work activities and their hazards are
- Be able to identify health hazards associated with hot work
- Knowing the responsibilities of employers and the duties of employees
- Be able to outline the legislation relating to hot work
- Understanding hot work safety control measures and how to implement them
- A knowledge of how to protect yourself and others
- Be able to describe what a hot work permit is
- Differentiate between the different types of fire extinguishers used in hot work
Learning Path
In this section, we look at the examples of hot work that involve producing heat, open flames, hot surfaces, or excessive heat.
Time: Approximately 4 minutes
In this section, we will look at the law and responsibilities of manufacturers, employees and you, the worker, and how a combination of best practices can reduce the risk of harm.
Time: Approximately 6 minutes
This section looks at how to safely use hot work equipment. We’ll also cover dynamic risk assessments ahead of using hot work tasks.
Time: Approximately 12 minutes
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