Welding, Cutting and Brazing
CE Credits Hours: 0.06
Course Objectives
Describe the roles of personnel involved in welding, cutting, brazing and other hot work operations;
Recognize how the hot work permit system ensures that all hazards are identified, communicated and controlled;
Identify fire prevention techniques used during welding, cutting and brazing;
Understand hazards associated with oxyacetylene and arc welding and methods to mitigate risks;
Recall the proper storage, handling, transportation and use of compressed gas cylinders;
Be aware of the chemical and physical agents produced in welding operations;
Identify personal protective equipment (PPE) to be worn
Course Description
Welding, cutting, brazing and other hot work are common, and inherently dangerous, activities on many jobsites. Care must be taken to ensure that work is performed safely. This course introduces common hazards associated with welding, cutting and brazing and ways to prevent injury and damage. Ideal learners are workers who perform welding, cutting and brazing.
Regulations/Board Approvals
OSHA 29 CFR 1910.252 - General Requirements for Welding, Cutting and Brazing;OSHA 29 CFR 1926.352 - Welding and Cutting Fire Prevention Requirements; NFPA 51B-2019 - Standard for Fire Prevention During Welding, Cutting, and Other Hot Work;ANSI Z49.1, Safety in Welding, Cutting, and Allied Processes
