Hot Works

This short course provides you with an introduction to hot work, the hazards associated with it and controls that can be put in place to minimise these hazards.

So, what is meant by hot work? Often seen in the construction and maintenance industries, hot work is the name used to describe any activity involving open flames or other heat sources, sparks, or flame-producing equipment.

Now, as such works can be extremely hazardous if not executed correctly, 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.

After detailing what is meant by hot work, this course sets out the hazards associated with such works, explores the controls that can be put in place to keep your workplace safer and finishes 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 they need to help keep everyone safe in the workplace.