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12/03/2024
"Hot work" means riveting, welding, flame cutting or other fire or spark-producing operation. Hot work shall be performed in designated locations that are free of fire hazards (to the extent possible).
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) Hot Work standards 29 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 1910 and 1917 contain requirements for Hot Work operations.
"Hot work" means riveting, welding, flame cutting or other fire or spark-producing operation. Hot work shall be performed in designated locations that are free of fire hazards (to the extent possible).
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1910
NFPA
CSB
EPA
Any workers who use tools or items that classify as an ignition source, or a hot work job shall be properly trained.
Without the proper training workers are more likely to be injured. Workers eyes and skin can be burned, hearing can be damaged, and an electric shock could kill them.
Course format consists of video instruction, intermediate quizzes, and Final Knowledge Check.
A minimum of 60 minutes is required to complete this course.
OSHA requires annual recertification for workers where occupational exposure takes place.
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