Hot Work Training
This short course introduces the essentials of safe hot work, including what it is, why it’s risky, and how to control those risks effectively.
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15% of all fires in commercial and industrial premises are caused by hot work
- Health & Safety
- 40 languages
- 15m
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Learning outcomes
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Know what hot work is and the hazards associated with it
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Understand the hierarchy of control measures for hot work
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Know when a permit-to-work is needed in order to perform hot work
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Course contents
This training course is broken down into 3 sections
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1Hot Work Overview
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2Control Measures
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3Welding and cutting safety
Section 1
We start by exploring what “hot work” actually means and why it’s such an important safety concern. This section looks at real-life examples of hot work incidents, the most common hazards such as sparks, fumes and heat exposure, and the responsibilities of both employers and employees.
Section 2
Here we look at how to make hot work as safe as possible. We introduce the Hierarchy of Control, which is a simple step-by-step method for reducing risk, and discover the importance of safe systems of work (SSoW), risk assessments, and hot work permits. This section helps teams understand how to plan, prepare, and perform hot work safely.
Section 3
This section focuses on two of the most common types of hot work — welding and cutting. It offers practical advice on setting up a safe workspace, wearing the correct PPE, and following procedures when working in confined spaces. Understand how to stay safe while maintaining high standards of work.
About this course
Hot work is one of the biggest causes of fires in workplaces across the UK. Yet with the right training and awareness, these risks are entirely preventable. This course provides employees and contractors with the essential knowledge to perform hot work safely and confidently, helping organisations protect people, property, and productivity.
Learners will discover the hierarchy of control measures, how to complete a risk assessment, and when a hot work permit is required. It also covers welding and cutting safety procedures and how to work safely in confined spaces.
By the end of the training, your team will have the confidence to recognise hazards, take the right precautions, and perform hot work safely and responsibly, which helps your organisation stay compliant, reduce risks, and protect both your people and property.
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At the end of this Hot Work Training course, users will be given a printable certificate.
In addition, brief in-course questions guide the user through the sections of the training and are designed to reinforce learning and ensure maximum user engagement throughout.
As well as printable user certificates, training progress is all stored centrally in your LMS (Learning Management System) and can be accessed any time to reprint certificates and act as proof of a commitment to ongoing legal compliance.
What does my certificate include?
Your Hot Work Training Certificate includes your name, company name (if applicable), name of course taken, pass percentage, date of completion, expiry date and stamps of approval or accreditations by recognised authorities.
Please note if you are using our course content via SCORM in a third party LMS then we are unable to provide certificates and you will need to generate these in your host LMS yourself.
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Informative course with useful advice
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Great online training! The Hot Work Course explained all the safety rules and precautions in a simple way. Very helpful and worth taking. ⭐
The Hot Work Online Course was very clear and easy to follow. The course explained all safety procedures, risks, and precautions in a simple and practical way. It helped me understand how to perform hot work safely and confidently. Overall, a very useful and well-structured online training.
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Why is this training important?
Compliance
It’s easy to underestimate the dangers of hot work, especially when it’s something your team does regularly. But even one small mistake like a spark landing where it shouldn’t, or a tool not used correctly can have devastating consequences. Fires caused by hot work account for millions of pounds in damages every year, not to mention the risk to people’s health and safety.
By investing in this training, you’re helping your team recognise the risks and understand how to control them. It’s about building awareness, encouraging safer habits, and protecting everyone on site.
This course also helps you meet your legal responsibilities as an employer by making sure that anyone who performs or supervises hot work has the knowledge they need to keep themselves and others safe.
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