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Hot Works
This course describes the necessary measures and safety precautions that must be taken when engaged in Hot Works.
Contents:
- WVU’s Hot Work Program
- Hot Work Definitions
- Roles and Responsibilities
- Summary of NFPA 51B and OSHA 29 CFR 1910.252 standards
- The Permit Authorizing Individual (PAI)
- Fire Watches
- Hot Work safe work practices
- Permanent Hot Work Operation Areas
- The Hot Work Permit
- Recordkeeping requirements
Target Audience:
This course is intended for any West Virginia University employee who will be involved
in hot works and their supervisor. This includes brazing, riveting, flame
cutting, cutting, grinding, soldering, welding, thawing pipes, torch applier roofing,
and torch applied street symbols, cad welding, and any operation involving open
flames, or heat and/or sparks.
| Frequency Requirements | Course Length | Referenced Regulation |
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Periodic |
2 Hours
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OSHA 29 CFR 1910.252 and NFPA 51B |