COURSE OVERVIEW

The Welding and Hot Work Part 1 course educates learners about body hazards in welding tasks. It emphasizes safety measures, like using appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), and addresses dangers like gas exposure and electric shocks.

By the end, participants will understand hazard mitigation, ensuring a safer working environment during welding activities.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

• Identify hazards caused by welding, cutting, and grinding work;
• Identify different types of hazardous gases and fumes caused by welding and hotwork;
• Identify hazard controls such as PPE.

WHO SHOULD TAKE THIS COURSE?

All workers in construction.

STANDARDS

OSHA Standard: OSHA Standard: 1926.350, Subpart J and Industry Best Practices.