Hot Works

Duration 1 day
No. of Participants Maximum 12 delegates

On successful completion of this course, delegates will be able to set up a safe system of work including method statement and work in accordance with a hot works permit. The delegates will also understand the fire safety requirements associated with hot works and have a practical understanding of fire prevention and safe use of fire extinguishers and fire blanket in the workplace. 

Course content includes:

  • Fire Safety Legislation
  • The cost of fire in the workplace
  • Main Causes of fire
  • Chemistry of Combustion - How fires Start and Spread
  • Basic fire risk assessment
  • Fire Precautions in the workplace - Examples of poor practice
  • Human Behaviour - actions in the event of fire
  • Classes of Fire and identification and use of fire extinguishers/fire blankets
  • Safe storage of flammable products
  • Safe systems of work (hot works permits and method statements)
  • Company specific fire safety policy and documentation


Please note that one of our environmentally friendly live fire extinguisher training units can be used on this course at no extra cost.

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