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Safety in Welding - FREE COURSE
The purpose of this course is to educate individuals on the fundamental principles of safe welding practices. The course aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the hazards associated with welding, including exposure to radiation, electrical shock, fire, and toxic fumes. Participants will learn about the appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) to wear when welding, as well as safe welding procedures and techniques. By the end of the course, participants will be equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to ensure their safety and the safety of others while performing welding tasks.
COURSE DETAILS
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Who Should Take This Course
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Prerequisites
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Student Learning Outcomes
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Course Modules
- Anyone involved in the welding industry
- Anyone wishing to learn about or refresh knowledge of best safety practices in welding and cutting
- This student body may encompass many positions, including:
- Welders
- Welding engineers
- Welding inspectors
- Welding supervisors
- Shop owners
- Welding students
- This student body may encompass many positions, including:
Prior to taking this course, students should be familiar with basic welding processes and welding terminology. This prerequisite knowledge can be obtained by:
- Taking the AWS Welding Fundamentals I online course
- Obtaining and reading a copy of AWS A3.0 Standard Terms and Definitions and ANSI Z49.1 Safety in Welding, Cutting, and Allied Processes
This course teaches students how to:
- Identify common safety hazards in welding, cutting, brazing, and soldering
- Choose proper PPE to avoid common hazards
- Apply best practices to avoid safety hazards
Upon completion of Welding Safety, students will be able to:
- Understand the importance of welding safety and identify welding safety guidelines
- Describe the roles and responsibilities of everyone involved in welding safety
- Explain the different types of radiation and discuss radiation hazards encountered in the welding shop
- Analyze the various ways in which radiation can affect the eyes and explain several strategies to protect against radiation exposure
- Understand how, when, and why electricity poses a risk to welders and describe the effects of electric shock on the human body
- Identify measures to prevent electric shock in the workplace and develop a plan of action for situations involving electrical injuries
- Explain how fire works and identify potential sources of fire in welding and cutting
- Describe the differences between first-, second-, third-, and fourth-degree burns and the precautions designed to keep people and property safe from fire
- Describe how fumes and gases are produced during the welding process and identify hazardous fumes and gases commonly found in the welding workplace, as well as their health effects
- Explain measures that must be taken to safeguard against the toxic effects of fumes and gases
- Explain the causes and effects of noise hazards and describe steps that can be taken to avoid noise hazards
- Discuss the potential hazards of the welding workplace and how they can be managed
- Explain the safety responsibilities of employers and employees
- Identify personal protective equipment and their significance
- Explain how to manage environmental hazards in the workplace
- Analyze appropriate measures for avoiding ventilation hazards
- Describe the hazards involved with working in confined spaces
- Choose safety measures and standards to better avoid welding hazards
- Identify the various hazards associated with the oxyfuel welding and cutting processes and discuss the safety measures involved in the use, maintenance, and storage of basic oxyfuel process equipment
- Understand what to do in case of leaks or fire while performing oxyfuel welding or cutting
- Identify the various hazards associated with arc welding and cutting processes and discuss how to safely utilize, maintain, and store basic arc welding equipment
- Choose the best safety practices for arc welding
- Identify the safety equipment utilized in resistance welding and cutting processes
- Discuss the primary hazards and safety precautions involved in electron beam welding and cutting processes
- Describe the hazards and appropriate safety precautions associated with brazing and soldering processes
MODULE 1 – Introduction to Welding Safety: The Importance of Safety, Locating Safety Guidelines, and Safety Roles and Responsibilities
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MODULE 2 – Radiation: Hazards and Prevention
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MODULE 3 – Electric Shock
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MODULE 4 – Fires and Burns
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MODULE 5 – Fumes and Gases
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MODULE 6 – Noise Hazards
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MODULE 7 – Controls and PPE
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MODULE 8 – Environmental Hazards, Confined Spaces, and Ventilation Safety
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MODULE 9 – Oxyfuel Welding and Cutting Safety
Pre-Quiz | Content | Post-Quiz
MODULE 10 – Arc Welding and Cutting Safety
Pre-Quiz | Content | Post-Quiz
MODULE 11 – Resistance Welding, Electron Beam Welding, Brazing and Soldering
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the AWS Safety in Welding online course and who should take it?The AWS Safety in Welding course is a self-paced online course covering the health and safety hazards associated with welding, cutting, and allied processes. Topics include fumes and gases, fire and explosion prevention, electrical safety, personal protective equipment, and confined space welding. It is ideal for welders, supervisors, inspectors, and anyone responsible for maintaining a safe welding environment.
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Does this course help prepare for the CWI exam?Yes. Safety in welding is a topic covered on the CWI Fundamentals Exam (Part A). This course provides structured preparation for that section and reinforces the practical safety knowledge inspectors need to recognize and address hazardous conditions in the field.
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How long do I have to complete the course and what do I earn?Participants receive 30 days of access from the date of registration, with an additional 10 days to complete the final exam. Those who score 75% or higher on the completion exam earn an AWS Certificate of Completion and Professional Development Hours (PDHs) applicable toward CWI certification and recertification requirements.
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Is this course compliant with OSHA or other safety standards?The course content is aligned with AWS safety standards and references applicable OSHA regulations and industry best practices. While it provides a strong foundational understanding of welding safety requirements, it does not replace site-specific OSHA training or substitute for formal safety certifications required by an employer.
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Can I take this course if I am not pursuing my CWI?Absolutely. The Safety in Welding course is valuable for anyone working in or around welding environments who wants to better understand hazard recognition, safe practices, and regulatory requirements. No prior certification or advanced welding knowledge is required to enroll.
Comprehensive support for your welding education journey
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Our dedicated support team is here to make sure your welding education experience stays on track. Visit our Learning Support page, select the type of help you need from the dropdown menu, and a team member will be in touch promptly.