Overview:  Welding, cutting, and brazing are common procedures in most industries. There's always something that needs to be repaired, constructed, or taken down. You might have a single portable welding unit to do an occasional spot welding task, or you may have large electric welders to use in daily production.

Whenever welding, cutting or brazing occurs, everyone involved in the operation must take precautions to prevent fires, explosions, or personal injuries from exposure to toxic fumes.

Even in metal cutting or repair jobs that are considered routine, workers should always follow established safety procedures and resist the temptation to take short-cuts. There are three basic types of welding operations:

* Oxygen-fuel gas welding joins metal parts by generating extremely high heat during combustion.

* Resistance welding joins metals by generating heat through resistance created to the flow of electric current.

* Arc welding joins or cuts metal parts by heat generated from an electric arc that extends between the welding electrode and the electrode placed on the equipment being welded.

Course Required by:  MMS CFR 250.109-113

OSHA 29 CFR 1910.252 (A)(2)

Course Objectives:  Upon completion of this training the student will be familiar with:

1.    Explain welding safety program guidelines.   

2.    Address welding hazards.

3.    Safe work practices.   

4.    Requirement for fire watches where certain conditions exist.   

5.    Welding safety when working in confined spaces.   

6.    The importance of housekeeping. 

Written Exam:  SMS requires a minimum score of 70%.  Incorrectly answered questions will be reviewed with student to ensure understanding before completion of course.