Welding, Cutting, and Brazing Course Overview
Welding, cutting, and brazing are high-risk activities that expose over 560,000 workers across multiple industries to both chemical and physical hazards. The risk of fatal injuries alone exceeds four deaths per thousand workers over a lifetime.
This course introduces students to OSHA standards and provides guidance on recognizing hazards, implementing safety precautions, and protecting welders and coworkers from exposure to the various risks associated with these operations. Emphasis is placed on safe work practices and compliance with OSHA 29 CFR 1910 Subpart Q, Welding, Cutting, and Brazing. The course covers different welding methods and strategies to prevent and mitigate exposure to associated hazards.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
| ID | Objective |
|---|---|
| TO 1.0 | Achieve a minimum score of 70% on the final course assessment. |
| LO 1.1.1 | Describe the basic welding process, including the process of coalescence and common types of welding defects. |
| LO 1.1.2 | Compare and contrast gas welding with electric arc welding, including the components of each type of equipment, and discuss the associated hazards. |
| LO 1.2.1 | Discuss fire prevention and protection practices, including fire watch requirements. |
| LO 1.2.2 | Explain welding requirements when performing hot work operations. |
| LO 1.2.3 | Describe safe work practices and precautions for cutting, brazing, and soldering. |
| LO 1.2.4 | Identify and describe the four primary types of burns that may occur from welding. |
| LO 1.2.5 | List and describe personal protective equipment (PPE) for the eyes, face, body, legs, and feet. |
| LO 1.2.6 | Explain PPE recommendations for light, medium, heavy, and overhead welding operations. |
Key: TO = Terminal Objective, LO = Learning Objective