Whether an employee is working with the hazardous gases of an oxyacetylene unit, the high voltage of stick welding, or the combination of gas and electricity that powers “MIG” and “TIG” operations, flying sparks, toxic fumes, electric shock and high temperatures are just some of the things that can make welding a dangerous proposition.

This online Welding: Safety & Health Protections course is designed to cover safety essentials for the welder and other workers involved in the welding process.

After completing this course, an understanding should be gained of:

• How welding is permitted
• How to prepare a welding area to protect against fires
• How to protect yourself from welding hazards

This online course covers the following topics:

• Types of Welding
• Preparing the Area for Welding
• Confined Spaces
• General Safety Precautions
• Protection from Welding Hazards
• Hazard Communication
• Contamination
• General Welding Ventilation

Approximately 30 minutes

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.

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