INTRODUCTION FOR HOT WORK SAFETY TRAINING
This comprehensive outline ensures workers understand the risks and controls associated with hot work, promoting a safe working environment.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
Hot work training equips employees with the knowledge and skills necessary to perform tasks involving heat, sparks, or flames safely and in compliance with regulatory standards. The objectives typically include.
- Understand Hot Work Basics
Define what constitutes hot work (e.g., welding, cutting, grinding). Recognize the significance of hot work safety in preventing fires and injuries.
- Identify Risks and Hazards
Identify fire and explosion risks associated with hot work activities. Recognize flammable materials, gases, and confined space hazards. Understand the health risks (e.g., burns, respiratory issues, and eye injuries).
- Implement Fire Prevention Measures
Learn how to prevent ignition of nearby combustibles. Understand the importance of maintaining a clean work area. Use fire-resistant blankets, shields, and barriers to control sparks and heat.
- Master the Hot Work Permit System
Understand the purpose and steps of the permit-to-work system. Learn the roles and responsibilities of workers, supervisors, and fire watchers. Know how to fill out, issue, and manage hot work permits.
- Prepare and Monitor the Worksite
Conduct proper site inspections and hazard assessments. Ensure adequate ventilation and removal of combustibles. Establish safe zones, including the 35-foot rule for combustibles.
- Operate Tools and Equipment Safely
Inspect and maintain hot work equipment, including welding torches and grinders. Follow safe operating procedures to prevent equipment-related hazards. Identify and respond to electrical or fuel-related risks.
- Understand the Role of the Fire Watch
Learn the duties of a fire watch during and after hot work. Understand the importance of continuous monitoring for sparks and smouldering fires. Ensure fire extinguishing equipment is present and ready for use.
- Respond to Emergencies
Learn proper emergency reporting and evacuation procedures. Understand how to safely operate firefighting equipment (extinguishers, hoses) Coordinate with emergency responders effectively.
- Conduct Post-Work Inspections
Check for hidden embers or smouldering materials after hot work is completed. Document inspections and ensure the site is safe for normal operations.
- Comply with Regulations and Standards
Understand relevant regulatory frameworks, such as OSHA and Playfellow site-specific safety protocols and industry best practices.
- Promote a Culture of Safety
Recognize the importance of communication and teamwork in preventing incidents. Report hazards and near-misses promptly. Commit to continuous learning and adherence to safety policies.
COURSE CONTENT
No. | Time | Topic |
1. |
9.00am to 10.00am |
1. Basic of Hot Work · Objective Overview. · Definition and example of Hot Work activities. · Regulatory Standards
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2. |
10.00am to 10.15am |
TEA BREAK
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3. |
10.15am to 12.30pm |
2. Hazards and Risk Identification · Fire hazard and flammable materials · Confine space hazards and poor ventilation risk · Health risk (burns, respiratory issues, eye injuries)
3. Fire Prevention and Control Measures · Controlling ignition sources · Removing or shielding combustibles (fire blankets) · Proper housekeeping practices.
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4. |
12.30pm to 1.30pm |
LUNCH BREAK
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5. |
1.30pm to 3.30pm |
4. Hot Work permit System · Purpose and components of the-to-work system · Steps to complete and authorize permits. · Roles and responsibilities of supervisors, workers and fire watcher.
5. Worksite Preparation · Conducting site inspections · Setting up safe zones and ensuring ventilation · Testing for flammable atmosphere using gas detectors
6.Equiment and Tool Safety · Inspection and maintenance of hot work equipment · Safe handling and usage of welding torches, grinders and other tools.
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6. |
3.30pm to 3.45pm |
TEA BREAK
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7. |
3.45pm to 5.00pm |
7. Fire Watch and Emergency Response · Responsibilities of fire watch personnel · Reporting and responding to emergencies · Use of the fire extinguisher and other suppression equipment
8.Practical & Evaluation · Hands-on use of firefighting equipment · Worksite inspection scenarios and hazard identification exercise. |