Hot Work (OSHA)
Learn the hazards associated with hot work, including fire, abnormal oxygen levels, flammable materials, controls, permits, and safe work practices.
Overview
This awareness course introduces hot work and the hazards that can arise from activities involving heat, sparks, or open flames. Participants learn about common hot work risks, control measures, permit requirements, and the precautions needed to reduce the likelihood of fire, explosion, or injury.
This course is delivered as RelyOn eLearning and has an approximate duration of 30 minutes.
Who is it For
This course is suitable for employees, contractors, supervisors, and permit users involved in or working near hot work activities.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of the course, learners will be able to:
- Define hot work and associated hazards
- Describe the risk of abnormal oxygen levels when carrying out hot work
- Identify the risk of using flammable and combustible materials while carrying out hot work
- Describe how to control hot work hazards
- Explain the different types of permit needed for hot work
- Describe safety precautions for hot work
Course Content
The course includes topics such as:
- Definition of hot work
- Hot work hazards
- Fire and explosion risks
- Oxygen level hazards
- Flammable and combustible materials
- Control measures and permits
- Safe hot work practices
- Emergency considerations
Assessment
Learners are assessed through knowledge checks and assessment questions throughout the course. This course includes 5 questions.
Certificate
Successful completion of the course will result in a certificate of completion issued by RelyOn.
OSHA-Aligned eLearning
This course is developed by RelyOn and aligned with relevant OSHA requirements and guidance. OSHA does not approve, accredit, certify, or endorse individual training providers or courses. This training is intended to support awareness and understanding of workplace safety requirements related to OSHA.