ARC Welding Hazards and Safety

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ARC Welding Hazards and Safety

ARC Welding Hazards and Safety

What is ARC Welding Hazards and Safety?

Welding plays a vital role in shaping the modern world, enabling the construction of everything from skyscrapers to pipelines. It is a skill that opens doors to innovation, creativity, and large-scale industrial development. However, welding also presents a range of hazards that can pose serious risks to both the welder and nearby workers if proper safety measures are not followed.

This comprehensive training course emphasizes the importance of welding safety across various industries and material types. It is designed to educate not only welders but also those who work in close proximity to welding activities. The course provides essential knowledge on recognizing hazards, using protective equipment, and following safe work practices to minimize risks and ensure a safe working environment.

With the right training, welding becomes more than just a trade, it becomes a career path that offers security, advancement, and opportunities in many fields. Whether you’re new to welding or looking to reinforce your safety knowledge, this training is an invaluable resource for long-term success in the industry.

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Course Overview

Welding is at the heart of modern construction, manufacturing, and industrial design, making it a highly sought-after trade across the globe. From bridges and buildings to vehicles and heavy machinery, welding allows us to create strong, lasting structures. However, this powerful skill also comes with serious safety risks if proper precautions aren’t taken.

The Welding Safety Training Course is designed to equip welders, and those working nearby, with essential knowledge to prevent injuries, fires, and exposure to harmful fumes. Covering industry-standard best practices, this course is vital for anyone working in metal fabrication, automotive repair, shipbuilding, construction, or industrial environments where welding is routinely performed.

COURSE TOPICS

This course will examine the most common welding hazards, the controls and practices for a healthy work environment.

  • Chapter 1: Types of welding
  • Chapter 2: General hazards and controls
  • Chapter 3: Specific hazards and controls, and
  • Chapter 4: Being a safe welder

ONLINE COURSE DURATION

Approximately 60 minutes

PASS MARK

A pass mark of 80% is required in order to receive certification.

CERTIFICATION

Certificate of completion.

Course Preview

The completion time of this course is roughly 60 minutes, which include practical exercises and testing. The passing score is 80%, and participants earn a 3-year certificate that can be downloaded. Virtual proctoring is available for an additional fee.

Duration

Average Completion Time

The average completion time is 60 minutes. Individual times will vary depending how long is spent on each module.

Testing

Knowledge Assessment

Testing is included to reinforce the training. You are allowed three attempts to achieve a passing mark of 80% or greater.

Certificate

Certificate of Completion

Upon successful completion of this course, a certificate will be safely stored on your account and is available to download & print.