Health And Safety Online Training Courses and Certification

  This guide provides essential information on safety principles, precautions, and permits related to hot work permit activities. Every year, fires caused by hot work permit activities lead to significant property damage and business disruption. However, many of these incidents could have been prevented if appropriate fire prevention measures were taken by employees and contractors conducting hot work jobs such as electric arc welding, brazing, gas soldering, oxygen-acetylene cutting, and welding work. The course is structured into the following chapters: 1. DEFINING HOT WORK This chapter provides a precise definition of hot work and gives examples of hot work activities. It also explains why hot work permits are necessary to prevent property damage and business disruption. 2. FIRE POTENTIAL This chapter lists the heat source and ignition temperatures according to FM Global. 3. EVALUATING THE NEED FOR HOT WORK This chapter emphasizes that hot work should only be carried out if it ...