Welding, Cutting and Brazing Awareness

Course Description

To prevent injuries and damage during welding, cutting, and brazing, it’s crucial to recognize the associated risks. With a staggering risk of more than four deaths per thousand workers over a lifetime due to fatal injuries, safety must be a top priority. This course provides an overview of standard hazards related to welding, cutting, and brazing, along with strategies to prevent injuries and damage. Ideal learners are employees who perform hot work.

Curriculum Objectives

• Identify fire prevention techniques used during welding, cutting, and brazing.
• Recognize hazards associated with oxyacetylene and arc welding and methods to prevent these hazards.
• Recall the proper handling, transportation, use, and storage of compressed gas cylinders.
• Identify personal protective equipment (PPE) to wear during hot work operations.

Requisite Knowledge

None