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Welding, Cutting and Brazing Safety

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Welding, Cutting and Brazing Safety

Course Overview

eTraining's Welding, Cutting and Brazing Safety course built to OSHA 29 CFR 1910 Subpart Q for welders, cutters and the supervisors who authorise the work. Three modules cover the processes, the four hazard families, and the PPE, ventilation and fire watch rules.

  • Covers the four hazard families of hot work: burns and fires, electric shock, air contaminants and radiation.
  • Carries the filter lens shade table, so a welder knows the shade number each process actually calls for.
  • Sets out when a fire watch is required, what the watcher does, and who has to sign the hot work permit.
  • 30 minutes, self-paced
  • Instant certificate
  • Mobile friendly
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The Welding, Cutting and Brazing Safety course runs in three modules, each ending with a quiz, then a final exam. Module 1 covers the processes and definitions, Module 2 the hazards, and Module 3 the controls: PPE, ventilation, fire watch and the duties that sit with supervisors and management.

  • The three components of a weld: heat source, shielding and filler material.
  • The common welding, cutting and gouging processes, from SMAW and GTAW to plasma arc and oxyfuel.
  • Definitions from 29 CFR 1910.251, including brazing, soldering, confined space and approved.
  • Welding blankets, pads and curtains, and where each one belongs.
  • Which hazards go with which process, in one comparison table.
  • Burns and fires: how far sparks travel and where they lodge.
  • Controlling fire risk: relocating work, clearing combustibles, covers, screens and openings.
  • Electric shock from arc and resistance welding, and the practices that prevent it.
  • Air contaminants: the gases used, the gases produced, and those released from heated coatings.
  • Radiation: UV and IR, arc eye, the blue light hazard and skin damage.
  • PPE for hot work, from helmets and gloves to boots and respirators.
  • Filter lens shade numbers for each welding, cutting and brazing operation.
  • Ventilation: natural dilution, mechanical dilution and local exhaust.
  • Fire watch: when one is required, what the watcher does, and how long they stay.
  • The hot work permit and who authorises the job.
  • Where welding and cutting are not permitted at all.
  • Supervisor duties under 29 CFR 1910.252(a)(2)(xiv), which the course cites directly.
  • Management duties for designating areas, authorising work, training and advising contractors.

OSHA StandardNFPA 51B; OSHA 29 CFR 1910 Subpart Q
Course Duration30 minutes
Format100% online, fully narrated with photos and interactivity
Passing Score70% on final exam
CertificatePersonalized certificate, printable immediately upon passing
LanguagesEnglish
Device CompatibilityDesktop, tablet, and smartphone
ProgressProgress saved automatically, stop and restart without losing your place
Instructor SupportAccess professional instructors for guidance and answers to your course-related questions.
AcceptedOur courses meet federal standards, but state requirements may vary. Please verify before purchase.

The Welding, Cutting and Brazing Safety course is for anyone who strikes an arc or lights a torch, and for the supervisors and managers who authorise the work.

  • Welders and welding operators working with metals.
  • Plasma cutters and oxy-fuel cutting equipment operators.
  • Brazing and soldering technicians.
  • Supervisors and foremen overseeing welding operations.
  • Welding employers and safety managers.
  • Maintenance workers performing hot work.
  • Fire watch personnel on welding and cutting projects.
  • Apprentices and new welders entering the trade.
  • Managers who authorise hot work outside designated areas.
  • Contractors doing hot work on someone else's site.

These are the operations where metal gets joined or cut every shift, and where a spark can reach 35 feet before anyone notices it.

  • Structural steel fabrication and erection
  • Automotive manufacturing and repair
  • Shipbuilding and marine construction
  • Pipeline construction and maintenance
  • Heavy equipment manufacturing
  • Metal furniture and product manufacturing
  • HVAC and sheet metal contractors
  • Manufacturing and industrial facilities
  • Construction and general contracting
  • Military and aerospace manufacturing

Welding Safety, Hot Work or Fire Watch Training?

Three courses cover the same job site from different angles: the welding itself, hot work as a permit-controlled activity, and the person standing by with the extinguisher.

  • Welding, Cutting and Brazing Safety. The page you are on. Thirty minutes on the welding processes themselves: the hazards of each, PPE and shade numbers, ventilation, and the supervisor and management duties in 29 CFR 1910.252. Buy it for the people holding the torch.
  • Hot Work Training. Covers hot work as a permit-controlled activity, for crews whose work generates sparks whether or not they are welding. View the Hot Work Training
  • Fire Watch for General Industry and Construction. For the person assigned to watch the area during and after the job, covering what a fire watcher is responsible for. View the Fire Watch for General Industry and Construction

Welders take this course. Add the fire watch course for whoever is posted to watch, since that is a separate job with separate duties.

 

Who Is Responsible for Welding Safety Under OSHA

The course spends its whole third module on who is responsible for what, naming four roles and giving each one specific duties. That is why supervisors and managers sit in its audience alongside welders.

  • Management sets the system. The course gives management four duties: establish designated cutting and welding areas, designate who authorises work elsewhere, insist that welders and supervisors are trained, and advise contractors about flammable materials and hazardous conditions.
  • The supervisor runs the job. Citing 29 CFR 1910.252(a)(2)(xiv), the course makes the supervisor responsible for determining what combustibles are present, protecting them from ignition, scheduling around other operations, securing authorisation and confirming fire protection is in place.
  • The welder handles the work. The welder works to the precautions the authorisation sets, and confirms conditions are safe before starting.
  • The fire watcher stands by. The fire watcher gets extinguishing agents, training in their use, and the job of watching the area during the work and for half an hour after it.

A crew where only the welder has been trained is missing three of the four roles the standard describes.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about the Welding, Cutting and Brazing Safety.

Yes. Upon passing the final exam with a score of 70% or higher, you can immediately print a certificate of completion. This certificate serves as proof of training for your employer.

Yes. The course is accessible on desktop computers, laptops, tablets, and smartphones. Progress saves automatically on the same device, so you can stop and resume where you left off.

You must score at least 70% on the final exam to pass and receive your certificate of completion. The course includes knowledge-check quizzes that do not count toward your final grade but help prepare you for the exam. If you do not pass on your first attempt, you can retake the exam.

All employees involved in welding, cutting, and brazing operations should receive safety training. This includes welders, operators, supervisors, and fire watch personnel. Many employers, unions, and contracts require this training as a condition of employment.

The course is approximately 30 minutes in length and is fully self-paced. You can complete it in one session or split it across multiple sessions. Progress is saved automatically, so you can stop and resume at any time.

The course covers hazards including burns and fires, sparks, electric shock, air contaminants, radiation (UV and IR light), and other hot work hazards. It teaches you how to recognize these hazards and implement controls to prevent injury.

Yes. The course covers OSHA standards for general industry (29 CFR 2910). It explains important terms and definitions provided by OSHA and covers OSHA safety regulations for hotwork operations including fire watch procedures.

Personal protective equipment for welding includes welding helmets, face shields, safety glasses, heat-resistant gloves, leather aprons, steel-toed boots, and respiratory protection when needed. The course covers PPE selection and requirements.

Fire watch is the continuous observation of a work area during hot work operations to detect and prevent fires. The course covers fire watch responsibilities and requirements per OSHA standards.

Yes. The course covers OSHA standards that apply nationwide. Upon passing with 70% or higher, you receive a certificate of completion that verifies your training in welding safety standards.

Welding, Cutting and Brazing Safety training teaches you about the hazards associated with hot work operations and how to implement OSHA safety standards to protect yourself and others. The course covers general components of welding, cutting and brazing processes, important terms and definitions related to hotworks as provided by OSHA, hazards of welding/cutting/brazing, OSHA safety regulations for hotworks, personal protective equipment requirements, ventilation requirements, fire watches, and supervisor and employer responsibilities.

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