Understanding Welding Hazards
The objective of this program is to highlight the importance of operating welding equipment safely and by so doing, increase awareness of the standards for worker responsibility in observing and being active in daily safety procedures.
1. Identifying Welding Hazards
- Radiant energy
- Temperature extremes
- Fumes and gases
- Noise
- Sparks and slag
- Electric shock
- Chemicals
- Fires
- Explosions
- Work area
2. Evaluating Hazards in the Workplace
Worksite check – welding shop
On-site welding
Welding in a confined space
3. Workshop Controls
Heat and radiation
Fumes, dust, vapours and gases
4. Welding Hazards and Control Measures
Storing and handling gas cylinders
Maintenance
Fire
Hot environments
5. Welding safety precautions: Personal Protective Equipment
Skin protection
Eye protection
Hearing protection
Respiratory protection
Running Time: 21 minutes
Safety Training Video
On-demand safety video accompanied by supplemental material to form a complete safety video training program.
Facilitator's Guide
Accompanying documentation includes facilitator's framework, video transcript, exercises and a multiple-choice assessment questionnaire.
Safety Assessment
Course includes a 10-part multiple-choice safety quiz. Participants can take the assessment as is, or the questions can be modified to suit your requirements.
Course Certificate
Participants can print a completion certificate and training progress is stored centrally in Safetyhub to track your participant engagement KPI.
