Hot Work/Arc Welding – Cal/OSHA

CAL-2.2

Arc welding is an important, but dangerous task. Workers can easily burn their eyes and body, breathe in toxic fumes or damage their hearing. This course should help employees identify hazards associated with arc welding and hot work and how to protect themselves. Employees will also receive information about burns, fumes and gases, electric shock, fire and noise hazards. This course is intended for employees in California who perform hot work, including welding, brazing and torch cutting, as part of their regular work duties. This course is provided to assist the employer in meeting the requirements of Cal/OSHA Standards 8 CCR Sec. 4851 and 5150.