Welding, Cutting and Hot Work Safety                                        ADOSH Trainer: Jenny Mandeville

As in most trades, welders are exposed to certain hazards. Hazards exist with all welding processes. Welding is safe when safe practices are followed.

This class is a brief outline of precautionary measures that will help avoid the hazards of welding, cutting and hot work.

Topics  Covered:

• Welding Shop Safety
• Health Hazards from Welding
• Ventilation and Co-worker safety
• PPE Requirements
• Welding Requirements by OSHA
• Electrical Shock in Welding
• Cutting on (used drums, barrels or containers)
• Fire Protection

 Student should be able to:

• Identify welding physical hazards
• Understand appropriate controls to prevent exposure
• Understand the risk of exposure to health hazards
• Discuss safety techniques that can be applied to their welding applications