NFPA 51B - Hot Work Safety
NFPA 51B Hot Work Safety Training provides in-depth understanding of the standards and procedures required to ensure safety during welding, cutting, grinding, and other hot work operations. Participants will learn about fire watch responsibilities, safe work permits, and risk control techniques that align with NFPA 51B guidelines.
Avail early registration discount of 15% — Discount ends: Oct 31, 2025
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NFPA Accredited
About the Training
The NFPA Hot Work Safety course delivers essential knowledge and skills to safely conduct hot work in industrial, commercial, or maintenance settings. As an authorized NFPA Training Provider, Burraq Consulting provides authentic curriculum delivery, certified trainers with real industry experience, and post-course support—ensuring both compliance and practical learning outcomes.
Who Should Attend
This course is ideal for Welders and Cutting Operators, Maintenance Technicians, Safety Officers and Supervisors, Plant Managers, HSE Professionals, Fire Watch Personnel or any other hot work related operations.
Course Facts
NFPA 51B Approved Instructor
Muhammad Waris
With over 14 years of professional experience across the oil & gas, fertilizer, and healthcare sectors, Muhammad Waris is a NFPA Authorized Instructor specializing in fire protection, emergency response, and HAZMAT operations.
He is officially approved to deliver training under the NFPA Authorized Education Network for standards including NFPA 99, 400, 101, 51B, 30, 1, and 72.
Having led firefighting and emergency operations at Mari Petroleum, Rescue 1122, and NEOM EFSIM, he brings extensive hands-on experience in fire prevention, rescue, life safety, and process safety compliance.
Technical Expertise
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Safety Focus
Key Learning Outcomes
Fire Risk Prevention
Understand common fire hazards and preventive measures for hot work operations.
Hot Work Permitting
Master the procedures of permit systems and supervision for safe execution of hot work.
Fire Watch Responsibilities
Learn the duties and critical role of the fire watch in managing safety during operations.
Emergency Preparedness
Be ready with emergency response protocols and firefighting equipment usage.
Training Assessment
An NFPA 51B course exam is a written assessment or quiz taken after the training to confirm understanding. The exam is a component of the course, which can be delivered in-person, online, or hybrid formats, and successful completion earns a training certificate.
Training Modules
What counts as hot work; types of operations and processes that generate ignition sources.
Management, Permit Authorizing Individual (PAI), hot work operator, fire watch, and supporting staff.
How to request, review and issue hot work permits; conditions and constraints.
Recognizing fuel and ignition hazards, equipment inspection, safe zone preparation, clearance rules.
Use of shields, barriers, blankets, ventilation, fire extinguishing equipment, housekeeping.
Duration, duties, escalation triggers, and required checks during and after work.
What to do if a fire occurs; fire department notification; post-work inspection and permit closure.
Next batches starting from November 13, 2025. Early bird discount for registrations completed by October 31, 2025.
FAQs
NFPA Hot Work Safety Training is an official program developed by the National Fire Protection Association to teach workers and supervisors how to safely perform hot work activities such as welding, cutting, grinding, and brazing. It covers safe work practices, permitting, fire watch responsibilities, and emergency procedures to reduce fire risks in the workplace.
Hot work is a leading cause of industrial fires and explosions worldwide. Without proper controls, sparks, flames, or heat from hot work can ignite nearby materials. Training ensures employees understand hazards, apply safe practices, and follow NFPA’s proven procedures to prevent accidents and protect both lives and property.
Yes — The instructor is authorized by NFPA to deliver the training.
No prior experience is required for NFPA 51B. Attendees will benefit from advance knowledge of Hot Work Safety Permits, but beginners can still attend.
Once you finish the course and pass a brief final exam on the core topics, you can instantly download your Certificate of Completion.
NFPA recommends renewing Hot Work Safety training every three years to ensure workers remain up to date with the latest practices and standards.
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Training Dates NFPA 51B: November 13, 2025 NFPA 70E: November 19, 2025Official NFPA Training
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FEE NFPA 51B fee: $160 / 550 SAR / 45,000 PKR NFPA 70E fee: $500 / 1800 SAR / 145,000 PKR
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TIME: 10:00 AM USA Time (GMT-5) 06.00 PM KSA Time (GMT+3) 07.00 PM UAE Time (GMT+4) 08.00 PM PK Time (GMT+5)
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TRAINER: NFPA-Approved Instructor From Houston TX, USA Subject Matter Specialist CMRP Certified
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MODE: Online Instructor-Led/Virtual
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Achievements Successful candidates will achieve: ✔️NFPA Accredited Training Certificate ✔️NFPA 51B Hot Work Safety Training Badge with 0.4 CEUs ✔️NFPA 70E Electrical Safety Training Badge with 0.7 CEUs ✔️90 days access to NFPA Links and Material