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Hot Work Safety and Fire Prevention
Description of the training
Fire Prevention During Welding, Cutting, and Other Hot Work training based on the National Fire Code
This course provides a comprehensive overview of safe hot work procedures in accordance with NFPA 51B, the National Fire Code of Canada, and WHMIS regulations. It is intended for anyone performing or supervising hot work operations (e.g., welding, grinding, torch cutting) in environments where fire and explosion risks are present. The training addresses legal requirements, fire observation criteria, hazard identification, protective equipment, and permit systems, with the goal of preventing injuries, fires, and property damage.
What You’ll Learn
- The risks, impacts, and legal obligations associated with hot work.
- How to determine when fire monitoring and hot work permits are required.
- How to categorize work areas based on fire risk.
- Safe practices for fire prevention, equipment use, and hazardous materials handling.
- How to complete and enforce a hot work permit.
- Roles and responsibilities of all personnel involved in hot work operations.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Identify fire risks and understand when a fire watch or permit is needed.
- Follow safe hot work procedures based on workspace categorization.
- Apply fire prevention measures before, during, and after hot work.
- Safely manage hazardous materials and flammable gases.
- Complete and enforce a hot work permit using standard protocols.
- Understand individual roles and responsibilities in preventing incidents.
Training details
The pass mark is 70 %
A participant who successfully completes the training receives a certificate of competence valid for 3 years (automatically generated and sent to the email address associated with the purchase)
Training course plan
Introduction and Legal Framework
- Introduction to hot work and fire risks
- Definitions and examples (welding, grinding, cutting)
- Legal references: NFPA 51B, insurer policies, OHS regulations
- Decision tree: when fire observation is required
Chapter 1 – Hot Work Hazards and Equipment
- Human, material, economic, and environmental impacts
- Types of equipment used (extinguishers, screens, tarps, hoses)
- Fire hazards associated with PPE, tools, and environment
- Designated vs. non-designated hot work areas
- Maintenance shops, battery rooms, flammable product storage
- National Fire Code conditions and monitoring timelines
- Fire watch (60 minutes), extended observation (3 hours), final inspection (4 hours)
Chapter 2 – Categorizing Workspaces for Hot Work
- Factory zoning:
- Prohibited areas (e.g., flammable product rooms)
- Designated areas (e.g., mechanical shops – no permit required)
- Permit-required zones (rest of the facility)
- Inspection protocols and extinguishing systems
- Risk analysis of workspace and alternatives to hot work
Chapter 3 – Fire Prevention Measures
- Security perimeter: 15 feets to 50 meters rule
- Spark containment: use of screens, tarps, water protection
- Monitoring for fire hazards during and after work
- Identifying and eliminating combustible materials, dust, and gases
- Emergency readiness (service hoses, approved fire equipment)
Chapter 4 – Hazardous Materials and WHMIS
- Identification and safe storage of flammable gases and liquids
- Safety Data Sheet (SDS) components for fire risks
- Flashpoint, flammability range (LEL/UEL), auto-ignition temperature
- Hazardous combustion byproducts (e.g., CO, NO₂, PCBs)
- Class B materials and flammability divisions (liquids, gases, metals)
Chapter 5 – Hot Work Permit System
- Decision tree for determining permit need
- Permit sections: location, date, worker info, supervisor approval
- Checklist of conditions:
- Equipment readiness and inspection
- Area cleanliness and spark protection
- Electrical safety and barrier placement
- Specific provisions for work on:
- Walls, ceilings, confined spaces
Chapter 6 – Factory Fire System Maintenance
- NFPA 25 compliance
- Scheduled maintenance of:
- Sprinklers, smoke/heat detectors, extinguishers
- Alarm system management
- Deactivation protocol and insurer notification
Chapter 7 – Roles and Responsibilities
- General management: policy enforcement, equipment approval, training plans
- Hot work specialist: hazard identification, permit issuance, safety audits
- Hot work operator: task execution, equipment checks, immediate reporting
- Fire supervisor: safety enforcement, emergency intervention, work stoppage authority
- Final decision tree for fire observation requirement (based on location, materials, PPE, etc.)
Chapter 8 – Review Animation
- Visual summary of key concepts
- Reinforcement of prevention steps and safe execution practices
Progress of our online training courses
Autonomous and at your own pace
Each participant in our trainings can follow the training at their own pace, i.e. that he can, at any time before completing it, review the educational capsules as long as he has to, and leave the training platform and pick up where he left off.
Formation failed
In the event of a first failure of the training, each participant is entitled to follow it again; following a 2nd failure, he must be re-registered for training.
Participant allocation
When purchasing a participation in our training, the individual in charge of the order can assign it to himself, assign it to one of the employees linked to his account or to an existing account (at using the username or email address linked to it), or request the sending of access codes.