Hot Work & Welding Safety
Fire prevention and worker protection during welding, cutting, grinding, and brazing operations through hot work permits, fire blankets, and fire watch protocols.
Who it is for
Welders, cutters, maintenance fitters, fabricators, and hot work safety supervisors.
What you will learn
- Understand the Hot Work Permit system and 35-foot (11-metre) combustible clearance rule
- Appoint, train, and maintain dedicated fire watches with ready extinguishing equipment
- Inspect oxy-acetylene torches, hoses, flashback arrestors, and compressed gas cylinders
- Protect against electrical arc hazards, UV radiation flash burns, and toxic metal fumes
Objectives are proposed syllabus content, shared for your review and adjusted to your facility.
Topics covered
- 1The fire triangle in hot work: slag travel, spark containment, and hidden combustibles
- 2Flashback arrestors: installation at both regulator and torch ends
- 3Hot work permits: atmospheric testing for flammable vapors before cutting tanks/drums
- 4Post-work fire watch monitoring: minimum 30-to-60 minute fire watch after completion
Practical activities
- Inspection of oxy-fuel hoses, regulators, and flashback arrestor connections
- Hot work permit pre-approval checklist completion exercise
Delivery and site needs
Delivery arrangements
Venue and delivery arrangements are confirmed during enquiry.
Site space and clearance
Workshop or classroom with sample welding gear for visual inspection.
Frequently asked questions
Why is a fire watch required even after welding has ceased?
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