Preventing Fires During Hot Work Operations

“Hot work” can be defined as jobs that are spark-producing and can thus cause a fire in the workplace. Examples of these kinds of jobs include grinding, welding, and cutting. All kinds of hot work require special permits and safety protocols in order to be performed safely. This is critical because the risks posed by these jobs include fire, extensive property damage, severe injury, and even workplace death. Performing hot work tasks can quickly ignite solids, liquids, and vapors in the workplace environment, leading to the aforementioned hazards. Reducing and preventing the workplace fire risks is key, and the viewer of this workplace fire prevention training video will acquire the necessary tools to do so.

Many companies have developed an internally-written hot work safety program, and some facilities have areas dedicated solely to hot work. A workplace fire prevention and safety program may cover the responsibilities of the individuals whose job it is to ensure conditions are acceptable for hot work, the issuance of hot work permits, and the types of fire suppressants needed in and around hot work areas, among other things. Gain an understanding of the duties of those actually performing the hot work, as well as what safety precautions they need to follow with this course. Even when following these precautions, there is still a possibility of workplace fire, and it is imperative to be prepared if a fire occur, and this training video course provides you instruction on this as well.

Utilize the important workplace fire prevention information presented here, and your employees and coworkers will understand how to perform hot work safely, thus creating a safer working environment for both yourself and those around you.

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Welders or anyone else working with an open flame or heat sources

• Introduction
• The Hot Work Program
• Designated Hot Work Areas
• The Hot Work Permit
• Safety Precautions
• The Fire Watch
• Operator’s Responsibilities
• Outside Contractors
• Summary

• Welding Safety
• Hot Work Safety and the Permitting Process
• Creating Safety in Welding Operations