Hot Work
Hot work activities such as welding, cutting, grinding, etc., pose significant health and safety risks to workers and the workplace. By the end of the course, learners should be able to explain what is considered “hot work,” the risks associated with hot work, defines what are hot work permits and why they are used, and covers the roles and responsibilities of the hot work safety team.
Goals and Objectives
By the end of this course, the learner should be able to:
- Identify hot work safety team roles and responsibilities
- Define and identify hot work and hot work hazards
- Identify fire prevention techniques and tools
- Describe hot work permit requirements
- Identify best practices for implementing a Hot Work Program
Topics
- Roles and responsibilities
- OHS obligations
- Hot work safety team
- Hot work hazards
- Hot Work program
Audience
This training is intended for:
- anyone who perform hot work activities (authorized workers)
- fire watch personnel, and
- supervisors/managers who supervise hot work
Other
Course Length and Format
The eLearning course is structured using self-paced online components including various practical learning activities in each module. Modules are supported with various resources and examples. It is estimated to take 2 hours to complete the training. We recommend completing the course in one sitting, but it does not need to be, as your progress will be tracked throughout.
Participants must have access to a laptop/desktop computer or iPad/tablet to attend the training sessions. A good internet or WIFI connection is essential.
Pre-requisites
Previous health and safety education and/or experience is an asset but not required.
Course Evaluation
There is a written assessment for this course. Upon successful completion of all course modules and the written assessment, learners will be awarded a Certificate of Completion. Learners will need to complete all 2 course elements (Learning Component and Post-course assessment) to be able to download their certificate of completion.
Learning Resources
When enrolled, learners can download these learning resources from the Resources tab at the top left of this page.
- MSABC Hot Work Decision Tree
- MSABC Hot Work Permit Sample
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Funding
Your training costs may be eligible for partial reimbursement through the B.C. Employer Training Grant. Find out here.
Eligible toward the requirements for Joint Health and Safety Committee training for new members or annual training in British Columbia; may be eligible in other jurisdictions as well.Register for online Hot Work eLearning training online through our Learning Centre. Available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and accessible from any computer, laptop, tablet with internet access.
Estimated Time to Complete: 2 hrs
