Duration
1 day.

Aim
To provide delegates with a clear understanding of the risks associated with hot work activities, how to prevent accidents and how to act in emergency situations.

Target Public
All individuals undertaking hot work at temporary work sites.

Prerequisites
None

Objectives
The Student will able to identify hot work risks, assess risks in specific hot work situations, understand the contents and requirements of national standards and understand the characteristics of gases used in hot work, can carry out the required safety tasks prior, during and after hot work activities, can handle hot work tools in a safe manner, know alternate and safe work methods, is familiar with the portable extinguishing equipment and can use it, demonstrates a positive attitude to carrying out hot works in a safe manner.

Programme

• Review of damages caused by hot works
• Safety standards and requirements
• Safety measures for hot works
• Hot works in special circumstances
• Theory of first-aid extinguishment
• Action in accident situations
• First-aid extinguishing and safety measures - practical work.

Examination
Delegates will be required to undertake an examination. Passing the examination may be a prerequisite (in some European countries) for the award of a Hot Works. Certificate which is needed when carrying out hot works.

Certificate – Diploma – Attest
Certificate.