Overview

This short course provides you with an introduction to hot work, the hazards associated with it and
controls that can be put in place to minimise these hazards.
The course covers what is meant by hot work, including activities involving open flames or other
heat sources, sparks, or flame-producing equipment.
Hot works can be extremely hazardous if not executed correctly, so it is of paramount importance
that all workers undertaking hot works understand the hazards involved and the safety precautions
they must take in their day-to-day work.
Following on from this the course sets out the hazards associated with such works, explores the
controls that can be put in place to keep your workplace safer and finishes by explaining why you
should use a permit to work scheme for hot work activities.
Written in our straightforward, easy to understand style, this course provides you with all the
information they need to help keep everyone safe in the workplace.

Learning Objectives
By the end of this course you will be able to:
• Understand what is meant by Hot Works
• Develop an understanding on the hazards associated with Hot Works
• Have an understanding on the what controls and safety measures that can be used for Hot
Work
• And finally, understand the requirements and how to use permits to work.

Advantages
Online training is flexible, efficient and cost effective meaning the candidate can progress through
the modules at their own pace and in their own time, so they can fit the training around their work
and personal life.
Understanding the risks and how to protect yourself from Hot Works and the hazards associated
with Hot Works

Further Progression
For those needing further safety training, courses such as PUWER, Working safely and PPE should be
completed alongside this one.
For Supervisors that want to continue to enhance their skills, courses such as Introduction to Risk
Assessment or Leadership Skills would make great next steps.