WELDING SAFETY

COURSE DETAILS

A. Course Overview and Objectives

The course provides common types of hazards and safety measures and
precautions, to raise understanding and awareness of the safety issues
associated with the use and working with welding equipments. Upon completion
learners will acquire knowledge and understanding of a range of key issues,
including:
Knowing inherent hazards of welding
Getting "authorization" for welding operations including risk assessment
and JHA.
Guards and protective barriers
Hazardous fumes and ventilation
Inspecting welding equipment
Proper welding safety procedures
Eye protection (welding helmets, filters, glasses, and goggles) and other
personal protective equipment
B. Course Delivery
This course is designed for instructor-led training and be delivered through
lecture discussion, videos, and exercises.

C. OVERVIEW OF THE COURSE PROGRAM

Course Title

Welding Safety

Duration:

1 Days

No.
Participants

15 (maximum)

MODUL
E

TOPICS

Identifying Welding Hazards

Radiant energy
Temperature extremes
Fumes and gases
Sparks and slag
Electric shock
Chemicals and health effects
Fires
Explosions
Work area hazard

Evaluating Hazards in the Workplace and Control

Getting authorization Hot work permit for welding
operations
Worksite check (Risk Assessment) - welding shop
On-site welding
Welding in a confined space
Welding at height
Manual Handling & Ergonomics

Workshop Controls
2

 Heat and radiation

Fumes, dust, vapours and gases

Work Practice Controls

Storing, inspection and handling gas cylinders
Maintenance
Fire
Hot environments
Personal Protective Equipment
Skin protection
Eye protection
Hearing protection
Respiratory protection

D. ASSESSMENT NOTE
Questions on the Knowledge Assessment will be graded as a cumulative score.
To pass the course, the trainee must earn at least a 70% score on the standard
core knowledge questions. And 100% on the pass/fail questions (safety critical
knowledge questions).