Hot Work Safety Training

Topics Covered:

• What is Hot Work? Definition & Scope
• Types of Hot Work:
  🔧 Welding (Arc, MIG, TIG)
  🔧 Cutting (Oxy-fuel, Plasma)
  🔧 Grinding (Angle, Surface)
• Common industries performing hot work in Pakistan
• Real-world accident case studies in local industries (e.g., Sialkot tanneries, Karachi shipyards)
• OSHA and NFPA definitions for hot work

Keywords: Hot work safety training in Pakistan, welding hazards, cutting and grinding safety

Objective: Learn how to assess fire hazards before performing any hot work.

Topics Covered:

• Fire Triangle and its application in hot work
• Flammable and combustible materials around hot work zones
• Understanding flashpoints, ignition sources, and explosive atmospheres
• Use of gas detectors and spark containment systems
• Identifying risks: open spaces vs. confined spaces
• Risk assessment checklist for welding and grinding operations

Keywords: Fire hazard in welding, risk assessment for hot work, industrial fire safety Pakistan

Objective: Learn proper selection and use of PPE for welding, cutting, and grinding.

Topics Covered:

• PPE types for welders, cutters, and grinders
• Helmet with auto-darkening lens
• Flame-resistant clothing
• Respiratory protection
• Hearing protection and face shields
• Hand, foot, and eye protection standards
• PPE maintenance and limitations

Keywords: Welding PPE training, grinding safety gear, personal protection for industrial work

Objective: Understand Pakistan’s legal framework and international standards on hot work.

Topics Covered:

• Overview of OSHA standards (1910.252)
• NFPA 51B: Fire Prevention During Welding, Cutting, and Hot Work
• PEC (Pakistan Engineering Council) safety compliance
• Workplace responsibilities under Pakistani labour laws
• Required permits, certifications, and audits
• Employer/employee legal responsibilities during hot work

Keywords: Welding safety regulations Pakistan, OSHA welding compliance, PEC safety course

Objective: Learn to implement a structured hot work permit system.

Topics Covered:

• What is a Hot Work Permit?
• Key sections of a permit form
• Issuance authority and validity periods
• Roles of permit issuer and receiver
• How to manage multiple hot work zones
• Pre-work, during-work, and post-work inspections
• Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) requirements

Keywords: Hot work permit training, fire safety certificate Pakistan, safety permit system in industry

Objective: Apply best practices to reduce hazards and prevent accidents.

Topics Covered:

• Ventilation and fume extraction
• Barricading hot work areas
• Use of fire blankets, curtains, and spark arrestors
• Grounding and isolation procedures
• Compressed gas cylinder handling and storage
• Emergency shutdown procedures

Keywords: Welding safety training Pakistan, industrial safety protocols, engineering controls in hot work

Objective: Prepare participants for effective response to hot work accidents.

Topics Covered:

• Fire watch duties and protocols
• Using fire extinguishers (ABC, CO2, Foam)
• Evacuation procedures
• Communication during emergencies
• First aid for burns, electric shocks, and inhalation
• Fire department coordination and local SOPs

Keywords: Fire safety training Lahore, emergency response in hot work, burn injury first aid

Objective: Apply all learning in real-world simulations.

Activities:

• Demonstration: Setting up a safe welding station
• Interactive session: Identifying hazards in a simulated environment
• Group activity: Filling a mock hot work permit
• PPE donning/doffing practice
• Fire extinguisher live usage (if permitted on-site)
• Final assessment: MCQs + Safety scenario response

Keywords: Practical welding safety, hands-on safety training, welding safety course assessment