Hot Work / Arc Welding for Oil and Gas Production Operations
Workers on an oil and gas job site performing hot work such as welding, cutting, brazing, soldering, and grinding are exposed to the risk of fires from ignition of flammable or combustible materials in the space, and from leaks of flammable gas into the space, from hot work equipment. To date in 2010, The Chemical Safety Board has learned of 15 serious hot work-related fires and explosions that caused six reported fatalities and numerous injuries. Hot work at an oil and gas site is especially dangerous because oil and gas and many of their by-products are flammable.
Upon completion of the learning event, the learner will have displayed the ability to recognize common hot work hazards on oil and gas production and exploration sites, and identify OSHA’s required related safe work practices. This course will not instruct operators of welding equipment on how to use that specific equipment; however, it will inform workers over the controls, safe work practices, and PPE that should be used to eliminate and reduce the risk of injury.
Relevant Standards: OSH Act 5(a)(1) General Duty Clause; 29 CFR 1910 Subpart E, Subpart H, Subpart L, Subpart N, Subpart Q and Subpart Z
- Linear Duration/min: 00:24:39
- Complexity/Difficulty: Level I (very easy)
- Interactivity: Level II
- Prerequisites: None
Target Audience: This course is intended for employees who perform hot work, including welding, brazing and torch cutting, as part of their regular work duties in the oil and gas industry.
Competencies:
To successfully complete this course, the Learner will demonstrate the ability to:
- OGS 6.1.0 Recognize the course’s objectives 01:16
- OGS 6.2.0 Identify the types of hot work common on oil and gas sites and their hazards 02:57
- OGS 6.3.0 Identify ways workers can protect themselves while performing hot work 05:07
- OGS 6.4.0 Identify ways workers can protect the site from fire or explosion during hot work 04:38
- OGS 6.5.0 Identify safety requirements for performing hot work on used containers 01:58
- OGS 6.6.0 Identify safety requirements for performing hot work in confined spaces 02:48
