MLS/SWCAT
Safe Welding and Cutting Activity (Hot work) Training
1 Day (8 Hours)
Training Objective:

Welding and cutting are hazardous activities that pose a unique combination of both safety and health risks. The risk from fatal injuries alone is more than four deaths per thousand workers over a working lifetime. The purpose of this course is to review the hazards and safe work practices involved in welding and cutting to prevent injury and/or illness.

Who Should Attend:

Welcome for personals who use welding equipment, cutting torches, or brazing equipment.

Topics Covered:
  • Welding terminology & definitions
  • Overview of welder certification/qualification
  • Welding processes
  • Welding codes
  • Weld joint terminology
  • Welding discontinuities/defects
  • Overview of hazards associated with welding and cutting.
  • Oxy-Acetylene safety
  • Compressed gas cylinder sizes/capacities
  • Compressed gas cylinder color code, markings and components
  • Compressed gas cylinder labels
  • Compressed gas cylinder handling , transportation and storage
  • Welder health and safety