Hot Work Safety & Gas Cutting/Welding Training

Why Hot Work Safety Training Is Crucial?

Hot work operations like welding, gas cutting, brazing, and grinding are among the leading causes of industrial fires, explosions, and serious injuries. This training ensures workers and supervisors understand the hazards and safe operating procedures while complying with fire safety regulations and site permit systems.

Tailored Training for Industrial and Maintenance Hot Work

Elion delivers site-specific hot work training based on the materials, tools, and permit systems used in your plant, workshop, or maintenance department. We include live demo-based learning wherever possible.

Key Objectives of the Hot Work Safety Program

  • To raise awareness about fire, fume, explosion, and burn risks
  • To educate workers on gas cutting/welding hazards and safe practices
  • To train on use of PPE, fire extinguishers, and hot work permits
  • To ensure supervisors follow correct isolation, ventilation, and inspection protocols
  • To support safe work planning and emergency readiness

Course Topics Covered

  • Definition and types of hot work
  • Common hazards: fire, arc flash, explosion, toxic fumes
  • Safe use of gas cutters, welding machines, torches, and grinders
  • Hot work permit system – process, approvals, validity
  • Pre-work safety checklist: gas cylinder inspection, fire blanket, barricading
  • PPE selection for welders and fire watch personnel
  • Fire extinguisher use and emergency shut-off protocols
  • Confined space and hot work precautions
  • Case studies of industrial fire incidents due to hot work
  • Any other company-specific SOPs or process risks as per client site

Who Should Attend?

  • Welders, cutters, and fabricators
  • Maintenance teams and contractors
  • EHS officers and fire wardens
  • Supervisors responsible for approving or monitoring hot work
  • Fire watch personnel and safety stewards
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Training Methodology and Duration

  • Mode: On-site training with demo and tool review
  • Duration: Half-day to 1-day depending on site needs
  • Method: Presentation, PPE and tool handling, fire extinguisher practice
  • Languages: English, Hindi, or regional language

Certification and Compliance Standards

Participants receive a Certificate of Participation from Elion Technologies. This training supports:

  • IS 3016 – Fire Safety Guidelines
  • NBC Part 4 – Fire and Life Safety
  • ISO 45001 – Hazard Identification and Control
  • NFPA 51B – Standard for Fire Prevention during Welding, Cutting, and other Hot Work
  • Client-specific work permit policies and hot work risk assessments can also be included

Why Elion Technologies for Hot Work Safety Training?

  • Delivered by fire safety experts and certified welders
  • Customized according to site risk profile and equipment
  • Real-world examples and hands-on learning
  • Optional fire mock drill and PPE usage demonstration included
  • Widely trusted by manufacturing, construction, and refinery clients

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Frequently Asked Question (FAQs)

This training educates workers on safely performing hot work operations (welding, cutting, brazing) to prevent fires, explosions, and toxic exposures. It covers permit systems, hazard assessment, PPE, gas cylinder handling, fire watch duties, and compliance with OSHA/NFPA standards.

Training focused on safe welding, cutting, brazing, and grinding practices to prevent fires, explosions, and injuries.

Welders, cutters, supervisors, fire watch personnel, and safety officers.

Fire prevention, permit to work systems, PPE usage, emergency response, and confined space precautions.

Usually half-day to 1 day.

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