Instructor: Randy Drake

Hot work is any activity or process that creates flames, generates sparks, or heat, and includes welding, grinding, cutting, brazing etc, and any similar applications producing or using sparks, flame or heat. The risk with hot work is high because it introduces a hazard—an ignition source. This course will focus on the various steps to take to ensure hot work is performed in a safe manner.

This Course Covers:

  • Hot Work Permit
  • Personal Protective Equipment
  • Fire Watch
  • Tank Storage
  • Hot Work Area
  • Other Common Hazards
  • Hexavalent Chromium

Approved By: Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) - Plumbing Board

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Instructor Bio

Randy Drake

Randy Drake is a licensed, master plumber with over 32 years' experience in the industry. He founded a plumbing business in 1993 which he successfully sold in 2013. He currently works for a plumbing company based in Traverse City, Michigan.