ETSL Award in Hot Works Fire Safety

Hot work is, by its very nature, a risky undertaking. Working with any source of ignition, particularly if there are other flammable materials around increases the risks of serious injury, property damage, or even death. All of these come at a great cost to your people, not to mention the potential cost to your business.

But that doesn’t mean that you cannot undertake hot work, it just means that you have to do everything you can to make it as safe as possible. The ETSL Award in Hot Works Fire Safety aims to provide information, instruction, and guidance on the general principles of hot works fire safety in the workplace.

Duration

• 3 Hours

Max Number

• 12

Suitable For

• Persons involved with hot works fire safety in the workplace.

Aims

• This course aims to inform learners of the importance of hot work safety in relation to helping prevent fires caused during construction or maintenance work involving open flames or other heat sources, sparks, or flame-producing equipment in accordance with Fire Protection Association guidance: JCOP 10th Ed. Outcomes / Objectives of the Course: 1. Understand what hot work is. 2. Identify hot work hazards and risks. 3. Identify what procedures and controls need to be in place. 4. Understand the role of the fire watcher. 5. Explain the actions to take in the event of a fire.

Prerequisites

• None.

Teaching Methods

• Classroom-based

Outcome

• Candidates will receive an Expedient certificate in Hot Works Fire Safety - Certification for this course is valid for 3 years.