Welding Safety

Issued by Forsyth Technical Community College

Demonstrate proper safety practices and procedures for welding, including personal protective equipment, fire prevention, and hazard identification and mitigation according to industry standards (OSHA).

Type Learning
Level Foundational
Time Weeks
Cost Paid

Additional Details

Skills

Fire Prevention
Hazard Identification
Hazard Mitigation
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
Personal Protective Equipment
Safety Training

Earning Criteria

Complete Module 1 of the WLD-121 course and all related assignments.
Complete the Safety Quiz on Module Learning Objectives: Be able to identify different types of fires. Know proper safety rules for power tool use. Know proper safety rules for material handling (lifting, hoists/cranes, ladder safety, etc.). Understand why personal protective equipment is important and know which pieces of it are needed with specific jobs/tasks.

Standards

Occupational Safety and Health Standards (OSHA) 1910.252

OSHA Standard 1910.252 covers the General Requirements for Safety regarding Welding, Cutting, and Brazing.