Hot Works Permit Training
Details
A Hot Work Permit is a formal control measure used to manage activities that may generate heat, sparks, or naked flames, such as welding, cutting, grinding, soldering, and brazing. Effective permit systems help reduce the risk of fire, injury, and damage by ensuring hot work is properly planned, authorised, monitored, and completed safely.
This course provides delegates with the knowledge required to implement, issue, monitor, and comply with Hot Work Permit systems in accordance with current legislation and industry best practice.
Who is the course aimed at?
This course is suitable for:
Permit Issuers and Controllers
Managers and Supervisors
Operatives carrying out hot work activities
Anyone responsible for managing hot work permits
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, delegates will be able to:
Understand the purpose and importance of a Hot Work Permit system.
Identify the legal requirements and industry guidance relating to hot work activities.
Recognise the hazards and risks associated with hot work operations.
Understand the roles and responsibilities of permit issuers, supervisors, and operatives.
Correctly complete, issue, monitor, and close Hot Work Permits.
Communicate permit requirements effectively to all relevant personnel.
Implement safe handover and permit termination procedures.
Respond appropriately to emergencies, incidents, and cases of non-compliance.
Contribute to the effective management and continuous improvement of permit-to-work systems.
Certification
This course certification is provided by Safetymen
Validation Length
Upon completion this course certification is valid for 3 year(s)
Training Methods
- Classroom
- Client Premises
- Virtual
Course Duration
The length of this course is Half a Day
Pricing
| Number of Learners | Per Person | Premium Price * |
|---|---|---|
| 1 - 4 | £109 | £139 |
| 5 - 5 | £100 | £130 |
| 6 - 6 | £87 | £117 |
| 7 - 10 | £80 | £110 |
| 11 - 12 | £73 | £103 |
* Our premium price is for courses that are held during the evenings or on weekends for your convenience
Prerequisites
The following list of prerequisites are required to take this course:
- 16 years or older
- free from the effects of drugs and alcohol
- fluent in spoken and written English
What to Bring
The following items are required to bring on the day of the course:
- Valid Photo ID - For example Passport or Driving License
- Clean comfortable clothing, suitable for classroom
- Lunch, if attending a full day at our Training Centre (although there are many local eateries nearby) - tea and coffee are provided
- Please be aware no photography or video use is permitted by delegates when training in our depots. No recording devices are permitted
Course Content
Topics covered include:
Legal requirements and guidance relating to hot work
Risk assessment and safe systems of work
Roles and responsibilities within the permit-to-work process
Emergency arrangements and incident response
Hot Work Permit requirements and documentation
Permit communication procedures
Handover arrangements
Permit overloading procedures
Permit termination and closure
Managing non-compliance
Management review and continual improvement