Health & Safety eLearning
Hot Works
This short course provides you with an introduction to hot work, the hazards associated with it and controls that can be put in place to minimise these hazards. It gives information on what is meant by hot works and discusses the severity of not using the correct precautions in the workplace to minimise the risks associated with hot works. Finally the course explores the controls that can be put in place to make a safer environment for employers and employees.
- Duration
- 30 mins
- Modules
- 5
- Format
- Online, self-paced
- Category
- Health & Safety
About This Course
This short course provides you with an introduction to hot work, the hazards associated with it and controls that can be put in place to minimise these hazards.
The course covers what is meant by hot work, including activities involving open flames or other heat sources, sparks, or flame-producing equipment.
Hot works can be extremely hazardous if not executed correctly, so it is of paramount importance that all workers undertaking hot works understand the hazards involved and the safety precautions they must take in their day-to-day work.
Following on from this the course sets out the hazards associated with such works, explores the controls that can be put in place to keep your workplace safer and finishes by explaining why you should use a permit to work scheme for hot work activities.
Written in our straightforward, easy to understand style, this course provides you with all the information they need to help keep everyone safe in the workplace.
Target Audience
This course is aimed at those in any industry that are responsible for and the use of open fires, flames and work involving the application of heat by means of tools.
Advantages
Online training is flexible, efficient and cost effective meaning the candidate can progress through the modules at their own pace and in their own time, so they can fit the training around their work and personal life.
Understanding the risks and how to protect yourself from Hot Works and the hazards associated with Hot Works
Further Progression
For those needing further safety training, courses such as PUWER, Working safely and PPE should be completed alongside this one.
For Supervisors that want to continue to enhance their skills, courses such as Introduction to Risk Assessment or Leadership Skills would make great next steps.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course you will be able to:
- Understand what is meant by Hot Works
- Develop an understanding on the hazards associated with Hot Works
- Have an understanding on the what controls and safety measures that can be used for Hot Work
- And finally, understand the requirements and how to use permits to work.
Course Modules
| No. | Module | Pass mark |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | What is Hot Works? | 70% |
| 2 | What Hazards are Associated with Hot Works? | 70% |
| 3 | What Controls Can be Used When Hot Working? | 70% |
| 4 | Why Use Permits to Work? | 70% |
| 5 | Final Exam | 70% |
