Hot Works

Course Overview

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.

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.

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.

Who Is This Course For?

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.

Legislative Framework

Hot works activities in Ireland are governed by the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005 (Section 8 — General Duties of Employer) and the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (General Application) Regulations 2007. The Fire Services Acts 1981 and 2003 impose duties on persons having control of premises to take all reasonable measures to guard against fire, which includes managing ignition sources from hot works. Employers must ensure that a formal hot works permit system is in place, fire precautions are taken before, during and after hot works, and that all personnel involved are competent and trained.