welding

WELDING, CUTTING & BRAZING TRAINING

BACKGROUND:

Welding, cutting, and brazing operations have obvious hazards, but it is surprisingly easy for employees to forget or ignore these hazards. It is particularly important to remind employees about fire and health hazards that are common in these types of operations. Oxygen-fuel gas welding and cutting are dangerous and, consequently, are heavily regulated operations. The protection of personnel is of paramount importance when welding, cutting and brazing work is performed.

The OSHA welding standard requires workmen in charge of oxygen or fuel gas supply equipment shall be instructed and judged competent by their employers before being left in charge. Cutters and welders and their supervisors must be suitably trained in the safe operations of their equipment and the safe use of the process (system).

TRAINING OBJECTIVES

By the end of this session, employees should understand:

• The hazards of welding, cutting and brazing operations;

• How to minimize fires from these operations;

• How to protect themselves from injury when performing these operations.

LENGTH OF CLASS:

• Initial – 3-4 hours

1. Training Material

 Welders Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

 Use of Hot Work Permit System

2. Introduce Topic and tell Employees Objective of the Training

 Review Requirements listed in OSHA regulations