Welding and hot work

PPE for arc and gas processes, hot work permits and fire prevention, and the combined hazards of hot work in confined spaces or at height.

Fig. 05 — Arc welding with full PPE and spark control

16 technique notes

Choosing equipmentWelding Helmets and Auto-Darkening FiltersRead →Choosing equipmentSelecting Welding Gloves to EN 407Read →Choosing equipmentFlame-Resistant Welding ClothingRead →Choosing equipmentSafety Footwear for Welding and Hot WorkRead →Choosing equipmentRespiratory Protection for Welding FumeRead →Product infoEye and Face Protection for Bystanders and Helpers Near WeldingRead →Basic techniquesHot Work Permits and Fire WatchRead →Basic techniquesGas Cylinder Handling and Storage for Welding and CuttingRead →Basic techniquesOxy-Fuel Cutting HazardsRead →Basic techniquesSpark and Slag ControlRead →Product infoWelding Screens and Curtains for Bystander ProtectionRead →Basic techniquesGrinding and Cutting Wheel SafetyRead →Basic techniquesArc WeldingRead →Expert techniquesConfined Space Hot WorkRead →Expert techniquesWelding and Hot Work at HeightRead →RescueFire Response and Emergency Planning for Hot WorkRead →

Welding and hot work are inherently hazardous. These notes are a starting point for competent, trained operatives; they do not replace a site’s own permit-to-work system, task-specific risk assessment, or the manufacturer instructions supplied with your equipment.

Frequently asked questions

What does this Welding and Hot Work activity page cover?

A library of technique notes covering welding PPE selection, hot work permits and fire prevention, gas cylinder and equipment safety, and hot work carried out in confined spaces or at height.

What do the category filters mean?

They group the technique notes by purpose: choosing the right equipment, product information and specifications, basic techniques, expert techniques for more advanced or combined-hazard situations, and a dedicated rescue and emergency-response category.

Are these technique notes a substitute for a formal hot work permit system or training?

No, they are a starting point for competent, trained operatives and do not replace a site's own permit-to-work system, task-specific risk assessment, or the equipment manufacturer's instructions.

Does this activity cover cutting and grinding as well as welding itself?

Yes, the technique notes span oxy-fuel cutting, abrasive wheel safety, and general hot work housekeeping alongside welding-specific PPE and electrical safety.

How does this activity page relate to the rest of SafetyOrbit?

It is one activity within the wider Tips and Tricks guidance structure, sitting alongside the EN standards library and the confined space and work-at-height activities referenced throughout the individual technique notes.