Hot Work Safety
This short awareness course explains what hot work is, why it is a major cause of workplace fires and burns, and how risks are controlled through avoiding hot work, permits, clearing combustibles and fire watches. It also covers gas cylinder safety, welding fume and personal protective equipment. It does not replace practical training, competence or your employer's procedures.
- Modules
- 3
- Duration
- About 20 minutes
- Pass mark
- 80%
- Assessment
- 8 questions from a bank of 12
Learning outcomes
- ✓Identify hot work activities and the fire and injury risks they create.
- ✓Explain why hot work should be avoided where possible and how a hot work permit controls it.
- ✓Describe the precautions needed before, during and after hot work, including fire watch.
- ✓Recognise safe practices for gas cylinders and the controls needed for welding fume, including LEV and PPE.
Course contents
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Module 1: What Is Hot Work?
Video (3 scenes) · 1 lessons · 2 practice questions
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Module 2: Permits, Preparation and Fire Watch
Video (4 scenes) · 2 lessons · 2 practice questions
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Module 3: Gas Cylinders, Fumes and PPE
Video (4 scenes) · 1 lessons · 2 practice questions
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Final assessment & certificate