Welding, Cutting and Hot Work Safety: Complete Course

Welding and cutting put an arc or flame hotter than 6,000 degrees Fahrenheit next to people, fuels and combustible buildings. This in-depth course teaches the hazards and controls of welding, cutting, brazing, soldering and grinding on job sites and in shops. It follows OSHA's welding, cutting and brazing rules (29 CFR 1910 Subpart Q and 1926 Subpart J), fire prevention rules and NFPA 51B. Topics include the common welding processes and their hazards, the hot work permit system and fire watch, preventing fires and explosions, fumes, gases and metal-specific hazards (galvanized, stainless, painted and coated metals), ventilation and respirators, arc radiation, burns and PPE, electrical safety for arc welding, compressed gas cylinders, oxy-fuel and plasma equipment, welding in confined spaces and on containers, working at heights, and emergency response. It is an awareness-level course. It does not teach welding skills or certify welders, and it does not replace the hands-on training and procedures your employer must provide.

What you’ll learn

• Identify the hazards of arc welding, gas welding, cutting, brazing, soldering and grinding
• Explain the hot work permit process, fire watch and fire prevention requirements
• Control fumes and gases with ventilation and respirators, including special metals and coatings
• Select and use welding PPE and protect against arc flash, burns, sparks and noise
• Apply electrical safety rules for arc welding equipment and avoid shock
• Handle compressed gas cylinders, regulators, hoses and torches safely
• Recognize the hazards of confined spaces, containers, heights and special locations
• Respond to welding fires, burns, eye injuries, gas leaks and other emergencies

Who it’s for

Welders, welder helpers and apprentices, ironworkers, pipefitters, plumbers, sheet metal workers, mechanics, maintenance staff, fabricators, farm and ranch workers, contractors, supervisors, fire watch personnel and safety coordinators. No welding experience is needed.

Course outline

Module 1: Welding Processes, Hazards and the Rules 4 lessons · quiz

The common welding and cutting processes, the hazards that come with each, and the OSHA and consensus rules that apply.

• Why welding safety matters 12 min Free preview
• Common processes and their hazards 16 min
• The regulations and standards 14 min
• Hazard assessment before welding 14 min

Module 2: Fire Prevention and Hot Work Permits 4 lessons · quiz

How welding starts fires, the 35-foot rule, the hot work permit, fire watch duties, extinguishers and special fire hazards.

• How welding causes fires and explosions 14 min Free preview
• The hot work permit 15 min
• Fire watch and fire protection 14 min
• Flammable liquids, gases, dust and containers 15 min

Module 3: Fumes, Gases and Ventilation 4 lessons · quiz

What is in welding fume, the health effects, metal-specific hazards for galvanized, stainless, coated and plated metals, ventilation and respirator selection.

• Welding fumes and gases 15 min Free preview
• Metal-specific and coating hazards 15 min
• Ventilation for welding 15 min
• Respirators for welders 14 min

Module 4: Arc Radiation, Burns and PPE 3 lessons · quiz

Protecting eyes and skin from arc light, helmet lens shades, protective clothing, hand, foot, head and hearing protection, and screens for bystanders.

• Arc radiation and eye protection 15 min Free preview
• Burns, protective clothing and footwear 15 min
• Noise, head and body protection 12 min

Module 5: Electrical Safety for Arc Welding 3 lessons · quiz

How arc welding machines work, the shock hazards, cables, electrode holders, grounding and work leads, wet conditions, and portable and engine-driven welders.

• How shock happens in welding 14 min Free preview
• Cables, holders, clamps and connections 14 min
• Wet, hot and confined conditions; portable and engine-driven welders 14 min

Module 6: Compressed Gases, Oxy-Fuel and Plasma Equipment 3 lessons · quiz

Handling and storing cylinders, regulators, hoses, torches, flashback and backfire, leak testing, shutdown procedures and plasma cutting.

• Compressed gas cylinder safety 15 min Free preview
• Regulators, hoses and torches 16 min
• Leak testing, shutdown and plasma cutting 14 min

Module 7: Confined Spaces, Heights, Emergencies and Wrap-Up 4 lessons · quiz

Welding in confined spaces and on tanks, welding at height and on roofs, emergencies, case studies and a checklist for every job.

• Welding in confined spaces and on vessels 16 min Free preview
• Welding at height, on roofs and in the field 14 min
• Emergencies and first aid 14 min
• Case studies and a checklist for every job 14 min

What’s included

• 25 lessons you can read at your own pace, on a phone or a computer
• A short quiz after every module, with the correct answer shown for any you miss
• A final exam of 30 questions (pass at 80% or higher)
• A numbered certificate of completion with a QR code anyone can scan to verify it
• Your progress saved to your account, with access that doesn’t expire

Questions

Can an employer check my certificate? Yes. Each certificate has a number and a QR code that opens a public verification page on this site.

Can I get a refund? Yes, within 7 days of purchase if you have completed less than 25% of the course and haven’t earned its certificate. Email support@toddallynmedia.com. Details are in section 13 of the Terms of Use. Payment is handled by PayPal; we never see your card details.

What do I need? A free account and any phone, tablet or computer. Questions or problems? Email support@toddallynmedia.com.