Hot Works Awareness Training
Tasks involving equipment such as welders, grinders, and cutting torches—commonly referred to as "hot work"—pose serious risks if not properly managed. From fires and explosions to long-term health conditions, hot work hazards can cause injury, damage, and costly disruption to businesses.
This Hot Works Awareness course is designed to equip employees with the knowledge they need to understand the risks associated with hot work and the safe systems of work that should be in place. Learners will explore the definition of hot work, real-world examples, legal responsibilities, and essential safety control measures such as dynamic risk assessments and hot work permits.
£19.80
30
MINUTES
20
QUESTIONS
Unlimited
ATTEMPTS
Instant Digital
CERTIFICATION
What You'll Learn From This Course
Understand what hot work is and which activities it includes.
Be aware of the hazards and health risks linked to hot work tasks.
Learn what responsibilities apply to both employers and employees.
Gain an understanding of relevant legislation and safety procedures.
Know how to reduce risks through permits, equipment checks, and PPE.
Hot work incidents are among the leading causes of workplace fires and related injuries. This Hot Works Awareness training ensures employees and supervisors are well-equipped to identify the hazards associated with tasks that generate heat or sparks. With a focus on safe practices, legal duties, and real-world application, this course helps you reduce liability while increasing workplace safety.
Designed for flexibility, this online course is ideal for onboarding, refresher training, or as part of a wider safety programme. Whether you're on-site or contracting hot work duties, this course supports compliance and confidence in hazardous environments.Poorly managed hot work can lead to devastating outcomes, including fatalities, building damage, and prolonged business disruption. In addition to moral and legal responsibilities, businesses have a duty to ensure that workers understand how to prevent accidents before they happen.
By completing this course, learners will understand key safety principles and legislation, recognise high-risk activities and how to reduce them, gain awareness of safe systems of work, including permits, and improve site safety culture and reduce the chance of costly incidents.Employees who use welding, grinding, or other hot work tools.
Supervisors responsible for overseeing hot work operations.
Contractors and maintenance workers carrying out occasional hot work.
Health and safety officers responsible for managing on-site risks.
Section 1: What Is Hot Work?
This section defines hot work and introduces examples of tasks that produce heat, open flames, sparks, or hot surfaces. It also outlines the common tools and equipment used in hot work.
Section 2: Responsibilities and Legislation
Explore the legal requirements that govern hot work, including the Health and Safety at Work Act. This section also outlines the roles and responsibilities of both employers and employees in managing hot work risks.
Section 3: Hot Work Safety and Controls
This section details best practices and safety measures to control hot work risks, including dynamic risk assessments, personal protective equipment, hot work permits, and equipment maintenance protocols.
Section 4: Emergency Procedures and Fire Safety
Here, we review what to do if something goes wrong. You’ll learn about fire watch protocols, evacuation procedures, and the types of fire extinguishers that may be required when carrying out hot work.
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