Many destructive fires are caused by hot work, which is cutting, welding and other work that generates heat and sparks. Various 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 construction employees who perform, supervise or work near hot work.

This online Hot Work for Construction course covers the following topics:

• Definition and Regulations
• Precautions
• Responsibility for Hot Work
• Permits

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Define hot work
• Identify the hazards and safety precautions associated with performing hot work
• Identify the safety precautions needed to prepare an area for hot work
• Recall the general responsibilities of individuals involved in hot work
• Know how a hot work permit is used

Approximately 30 minutes

Testing conducted throughout this online course is designed to reinforce the information presented. A mark of 80% must be achieved in order to pass this course. The course is able to be taken three times in efforts to achieve the pass mark. Printable resources are available in the form of a comprehensive student manual. The manual is a valuable resource for future use and knowledge retention.

Upon successful completion of this online course, a certificate of completion will be available for download and printing.