Target group

All persons in Estonia who carry out hot work, supervise hot work or issue hot work permits, and who are involved with hot work on a daily basis.

Objectives

The training provides knowledge and skills for performing hot work safely and using fire extinguishers in case of a fire. Those who complete the training will be able to assess the risks associated with the use of fire, recognise different types of fire extinguishers, know how to use a fire extinguisher and be familiar with relevant legal regulations.

Topics covered

1. Hot Work and Its Fire Hazards

• The nature and types of hot work
• Risks associated with hot work
• The nature of fire and its spread
• Fires caused by hot work and their causes

2. Safety in Hot Work

• Fire prevention and fire safety requirements
• Requirements for performing hot work
• Necessary conditions for hot work
• Selection and preparation of the hot work site
• Fire extinguishing equipment at the hot work site
• Risks associated with tools and their safe use

3. Actions in Case of Fire

• Actions to take in the event of a fire
• Basic and safety rules for extinguishing a fire
• Use of fire extinguishing equipment

4. Conducting a Practical Fire Extinguishing Exercise

The hot work performer is provided with the knowledge and skills for performing hot work safely and using fire extinguishers in case of a fire.