Welding Safety

Understanding the health and safety risks associated with welding operations

Course Overview

This course provides learners with an understanding of the health and safety hazards specific to welding activities and the controls required to manage them. Learners will explore fume and gas hazards, fire and explosion risks, electrical safety, eye protection, ergonomic hazards and the respiratory health effects of welding fume. The course supports compliance with COSHH, PUWER and HSE guidance on welding fume.

Learning Outcomes

• Identify the health hazards associated with welding fume and gases
• Understand the fire and explosion risks from welding operations
• Apply electrical safety principles to welding equipment
• Select and use appropriate respiratory protective equipment
• Understand eye protection requirements for welding
• Apply control measures to reduce welding fume exposure
• Comply with COSHH and HSE guidance on welding fume

Course Structure (3 topics, 9 lessons)