NYC Department of Buildings Safety Courses
SST-215: Welding and Cutting - 1 Hour
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Welding and Cutting
This course explains how to recognize and avoid the safety risks of welding, cutting and brazing, equipment used for gas and arc welding and important processes, regulations and administrative safety requirements to follow.
THIS IS AN AWARENESS-LEVEL TRAINING ONLY and does not provide any other qualification or authorization outside of the Site Safety Training Card.
| Course Time | Course Code | CEU | Certification | Expiration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Hour (excluding breaks and lunch time) | SST-215 | 0.1 | A certificate will be issued upon successful completion of this course, which can be used to fulfill requirements of a Worker and Supervisor SST Card. | This training course is valid for five (5) years |
Upon Completing this course, the students will be able to
- Describe the operational and safety components of gas welding and cutting on a construction site.
- State how you can use safety controls to prevent accidents during welding and cutting work.
- Explain best practices and guidelines concerning the use, storage and transportation of compressed gas cylinders.
- Explain the roles of various fire prevention professionals on a construction site.
- Describe fire watch requirements and the inspection and permitting process for hot work.
- State proper procedures for fire watches and fire extinguisher use
- List common health risks encountered by welders and fire protection personnel during hot work.
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
100% attendance of this course is required to gain certification. Students must attend the full hour, and are expected to be on time as per Quantum Safety’s rules.
To fulfill all requirements of both Quantum Safety’s testing and the Department of Buildings (DOB), students must be able to demonstrate they have a achieved the learning outcomes.
To clearly demonstrate these objectives, every student must pass a final exam before certification and achieve at least a 65% passing grade.
Note: Final exams can be attempted as many times as necessary.
LATENESS AND ABSENCES POLICY
30 minutes is considered the maximum allowed time for lateness. Any student who is absent for any training, or who shows up 30 minutes after the scheduled starting time will be asked to schedule a make-up training day for the contact hours.
Note: No incomplete contact hours certifications will be issued. Students must make-up any missed time for their courses.
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