Hot Works

€42.00

This short course provides an introduction to hot work, including the hazards associated with it and the controls that can be implemented to minimise these hazards. It provides information on what is meant by ‘hot works’. It discusses the severity of not using the correct precautions in the workplace to minimise the risks associated with hot works. Finally, the course examines the controls that can be implemented to create a safer environment for both employers and employees.

Approved by IIRSM & CPD – Duration 100 mins – €42.00

Modules

Module Number

What is Hot Works? – 70% pass required
What Hazards are Associated with Hot
Works? – 70% pass required
What Controls Can Be Used When Hot
Working? – 70% pass required
Why Use Permits to Work? – 70% pass required
Final Exam – 70% pass required

Requirements

Recommended System Requirements

Browser: Up-to-date web browser
Video: Up-to-date video drivers
Memory: 1Gb+ RAM
Download Speed: Broadband (3Mb+)

Duration

Duration: 30 minutes (Note: This duration is based on the amount of video content shown and is rounded off. It does not account for loading time or thinking time on the questions).

Additional Information

Course Description

This short course provides an introduction to hot work, including the hazards associated with it and the controls that can be implemented 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 outlines the hazards associated with such works, explores the controls that can be implemented to keep your workplace safer, and concludes 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 you 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 of the hazards associated with Hot Works
Have an understanding of the controls and safety measures that can be used for Hot Work
And finally, understand the requirements and how to use permits to work.

Target Audience

This course is designed for individuals in any industry who are responsible for using open fires, flames, and work involving the application of heat by means of tools.

Advantages

Online training is flexible, efficient, and cost-effective, allowing candidates to progress through the modules at their own pace and in their own time, thereby fitting 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 requiring additional safety training, courses such as PUWER, Working Safely, and PPE should be completed in conjunction with this one.
For Supervisors who want to continue enhancing their skills, courses such as Introduction to Risk Assessment or Leadership Skills would be significant next steps.