Hot Work/Arc Welding for Oil and Gas Operations

OGS-6.2

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 on oil and gas production sites, and how to protect themselves. Employees will also receive information about burns, fumes and gases, electric shock, fire and noise hazards. This course is provided to assist the employer in meeting the requirements of OSHA Standard 29 CFR 1910.252, General Requirements and 254, Arc Welding and Cutting. This course is intended for oil and gas employees who perform hot work, including welding, brazing and torch cutting, as part of their regular work duties. In addition to this course, the employer might also provide courses on Compressed Gas Safety, Fire Safety and Portable Fire Extinguishers. While this course addresses OSHA training requirements, there may be a site-specific training component required that must be fulfilled by an employer.